The FDA has approved the use of these masks as personal protective equipment (PPE), and while N95 masks were once reserved for healthcare professionals, they are now available to the public.

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Seattle startup Singletto is ready with a new line of defense: pathogen-killing face masks that were recently approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. “It’s the only FDA ...

There are many face masks to choose from, but properly fitting respirators offer the most protection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts revere N95 respirators ...

The main difference between the two leading options is that N95 masks are the US Standard and approved by the FDA, while KN95 masks are the Chinese Standard but not approved by the FDA.