Which mask? N95 vs KN95 vs FFP2
If you're looking for a mask to help battle Covid-19, most likely you've been checking out these three respirator types; N95,FFP2 and KN95. Different countries have different mask classification categories, but these are generally considered the big three.
How does my face mask work? And does it?
An introductory overview of how anti-viral face masks work, with some tips on what to look for when buying a mask. How to choose which mask to wear to protect yourself in various types of situations.
What's the point of a face mask, anyway?
What's the point of wearing a face mask is a question the people all over the world of been asking themselves these past few months. Traditionally, the point of wearing a face mask is to protect yourself from dirt, pollen, dust, bacteria or viruses, right? Doctors and nurses in hospitals, dentists, lab workers, construction workers and all sorts of other professionals have been wearing masks for ages. You can see people with allergies and hayfever who wear masks when they go out into the great outdoors during allergy season. But now during the pandemic, everyone is saying that the point of a mask is not actually to protect yourself, but to protect those around you.