Best Alternatives To N95 Mask You Can Use To Protect From Covid-19
Not all masks are created equal. The N95 mask is the best respiratory mask there is the health experts recommend to protect us from the Coronavirus!
But right now there’s a shortage of the N95 mask in the U.S. and all over the world.
Why?
China controls 50 percent global production of masks and China stops exporting these masks due to facing its own Coronavirus epidemic.
Additionally, China only allow exports of these masks through government-allocated humanitarian assistance.
Here are the best alternatives to N95 mask:
- Scarf: 49% protection
- Cotton t-shirt: 51% protection
- Silk: 54% protection
- Regular pillowcase: 57% protection
- Linen: 62% protection
- Anti-microbial pillowcase: 69% protection
- Cotton mix: 70% protection
- Tea towel: 72% protection
- Vacuum cleaner bag: 86% protection
- Surgical mask: 90% protection
Again, bear in mind the N95 is a type of respiratory mask that was already evaluated, tested and approved by the National Institute For Occupational Safety And Health (NIOSH) than can be use for protection against the Covid-19.
And yes, only use the alternatives above if there’s no available N95 mask to use!
The N95 mask usually comes in either blue or white color and the letter “N” and the number “95” is printed on it. Remember these. Don’t get scammed!
Hope this helps. Please share this to others. Don’t forget that we’re all in this together, so let us take care and help one another. Love and peace to you all!
