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Maren Estrada
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- If you're looking for N95 masks for sale online, make sure you're not swindled by people selling fake NIOSH-approved N95 masks that don't actually work.
- Thankfully, the CDC has published a long list of known counterfeit N95 face masks that you should be on the lookout for and avoid.
- Here, we'll show you a number of terrific options for authentic face masks that actually will protect you from the novel coronavirus, including 3M respirators with NIOSH-approved filters, best-selling KN95 face masks, and even 3M N100 masks that filter 99.7% of germs like the coronavirus.
The United States is an unmitigated disaster right now. Many countries around the world have done a spectacular job of containing the spread of the potentially deadly virus, but the US has failed miserably. Just take one look at this chart to see how abysmal the US response has been compared to European countries, for example — and things are only getting worse. The spread of COVID-19 in most US states is now completely out of control thanks to a mind-boggling lack of leadership combined with lockdown fatigue and irresponsibility. There is also no indication whatsoever that things are going to improve anytime soon. If anything, the coronavirus outbreaks in the US are going to keep getting worse.
This all means that if you want to be safe and protect yourself and your family from the novel coronavirus, you'll need to be extra cautious for the foreseeable future. For one thing, you should always practice social distancing and wash your hands with soap or hand sanitizer every time you touch a surface or object outside your home. Purell hand sanitizer is finally back in stock at Amazon and available for anyone to buy if you're willing to pay inflated prices. If not, you can get MedEx hand sanitizer with the exact same formulation for a fraction of the price, and SupplyAID hand sanitizer that's even stronger than Purell is also available.
GOJO PURELL Instant Hand Sanitizer, 8-oz. Pump Bottle: $14.99
Medex Hand Sanitizer 70%+ Alcohol, Kills 99.99%: $39.99 for 12 bottles
SupplyAID RRS-HS16 80% Alcohol Hand Sanitizer Gel w/Soothing Aloe FDA # 74035-1051-5, 16 Fl Oz: $7.99
Needless to say, hand sanitizer is only part of the solution. Face masks are even more important. Doctors say we'll have to keep wearing face masks anytime we leave our homes for at least another year, and that's probably a conservative estimate. There is no coronavirus miracle cure coming anytime soon, and it'll be a long time after coronavirus vaccines are finally approved until enough people are finally inoculated.
When you need basic protection while doing things like walking outside or going grocery shopping, standard 3-layer masks like Amazon's best-selling coronavirus face masks are fine. They only cost $0.60 each, so there's really no excuse to be without one. You can also get even better protection from Wenime Safety KN95 face masks or MagiCare KN95 face masks, which are on sale right now for just $1 per mask!
Jointown Face Mask, Pack of 50 (5081): $24.99 ($0.50 / mask)
Wenime Safety with Breathing Valve Suitable for Many Occasions, Adult Men and Women Personal Pr…: $33.99 ($3.40 / mask)
Magicare 4-Ply Mouth Noise Protection Filtration>95%, Compatible with Anti-Fog, Dust-Proof, Adj…: $19.99 ($1.00 / mask)
For higher-risk situations like riding public transportation, flying, visiting a doctor's office, or doing pretty much anything involving close quarters with other people in enclosed spaces, you need a better face mask. Unfortunately, criminals are taking advantage of the situation and selling counterfeit N95 face masks as well as all sorts of other face protection that is supposed to be professional-grade or medical-grade.
The CDC recently published a page on its site that is full of fake and counterfeit face masks. Before you go on eBay or Craigs List and pay astronomical prices for N95 masks, do yourself a favor and look over that page. Even if sellers claim their masks are NIOSH-approved and even if the masks appear to have the proper information printed on them, do yourself a favor and look over this list first. N95 masks are supposed to filter at least 95% of microscopic particles and P100 or N100 masks filter at least 99.7% of particles, but some of these fake face masks don't even filter 20% of PM2.5 particles!
Wondering where you can get real N95, KN95, P95, N100, and P100 face masks? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Below, you'll find a bunch of good options that are available right now on Amazon, like 3M particulate respirators and NIOSH-approved P100 filters, Honeywell face masks, and even 3M N95 masks and 3M N100 masks. Note that these are all in high demand so they sell out often, but keep checking back because new inventory has been coming in every few days lately.
3M 8233PC1-B Lead Paint Removal Respirator - Quantity 10: $165.00 ($16.50 / mask)
3M Reusable Face Mask Respirators: $19.99+
NIOSH-approved P95 and P100 Particulate Filters: $9.99+
3M 8511HB1-C-PS Sanding and Fiberglass Valved Respirator, 20 Count: $99.99 ($5.00 / mask)
3M 8200 Respirator 20Pk 7023 New: $65.95 ($3.30 / mask)
Honeywell Retail Nuisance Disposable Dust Mask, 5-Pack (RWS-54000), White: $8.42 ($1.68 / Mask)
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