N95 vs KN95 Respirators: Which mask is a better protection from COVID?

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N95 vs KN95 Respirators: Which mask is a better protection from COVID?

By Nicole D. Batey,Special to the AFRO As COVID cases are surging, the demand for facial coverings that provide better protection with facial coverings are also on the rise. The Black community needs to remain especially vigilant in helping to stop the spread of COVID, as we have been disproportionately affected by this pandemic. The […]

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