Further Resources:
On our page, we have included a variety of links to sources, studies, and infographics that contain important information discussing how masks work and comparing different types of masks. Here we have compiled all of those resources as well as additional sources that contain important information.
What is the difference between standard and surgical N95 masks?
What is the difference between KN95 masks and N95 masks?
What is the difference between surgical masks and N95 masks?
How can I determine whether a mask is counterfeit?
What does it mean for a mask to be NIOSH-approved?
What are some of the long-term effects of COVID-19?
Study measuring how well various types of face masks filter expelled droplets during speech.