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Originally Posted by TheProfessor
The masks only prevent the wearer from giving the virus to others.
The masks DO NOT prevent the wearer from getting the virus.
Where are the medical grade masks for people over age 60 ?
Where are the N95 masks for those people over the age of 60?
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For an N95 to be fully efficient it needs to be fit-tested. Hospitals do this for each employee to determine which brand/model is best suited. N95 are also trading in the $7-9 per mask price range presently.
KN95 are in the $3-4 range and are more consumer focused with similar filtration rates.
3-ply surgical masks are your standard earloop style that is traditionally worn. These are in the $0.90-1.00 range at present.
(full disclosure- my company is an FDA registered importer and reseller of PPE equipment).
Something is better than nothing these days. But asking the state to hand out N95's like candy to older citizens will never happen.