At high risk of infection without mouth and nose protection, medical masks or FFP2 effectively protect. The good news is that if you both wear medical masks, or better yet, FFP2, your risk is drastically reduced. If both infected and uninfected people wear tight-fitting FFP2 masks, the maximum risk of infection after 20 minutes is […]
There are three categories of FFP masks based on their effectiveness (estimated based on filter efficiency and face leakage). FFP2 and N95 face masks are not exactly the same, but studies show that there is no significant difference between their effectiveness. FFP2 face masks are equivalent to N95 face masks that comply with World Health […]
People should avoid sharing medical masks. The CDC does not recommend using face coverings in place of masks because it is unclear what protection they provide. If you need to use a face shield instead, choose one that covers the sides of your face and extends all the way to your chin. You should not […]
The flu season is well underway, and it’s as bad as ever! The flu virus spreads from person to person through droplets from coughing or sneezing and through surfaces touched by an infected person. If you don’t want to catch the virus, your best bet is to wear an FFP2 mask when around others who […]
