COVID-19 How to differentiate fake KN95 masks?

2022-09-10 05:14:45 By : Ms. Susan Yao

You should know that fake KN95 masks exist.The CDC said that 60 percent of masks labeled KN95 are counterfeit.Cloth masks are not as effective against the rapidly spreading Omicron variant of COVID-19.So health officials are pressuring people to wear N95 or KN95 masks.However, you should know that fake KN95 masks exist.The CDC said that 60 percent of masks labeled KN95 are counterfeit.The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), which tests different face masks to issue their approval or not, put out a list of tips for identifying copies:Most of the KN95 masks on the market are imitations.If you can, buy the originals.But if you are not in a position to acquire new mouths, use them.Something is always better than nothing.But check that it has several layers, if it does not, you can add them, for example, using double face masks.Either with a surgical or cloth one (always use them on top of the KN95 to help fixation).Check that they have no defects and fit your face.Throw it away if it's torn, dirty, wet, loose;alternate it for days;do not wash, spray or disinfect it and wash your hands before and after handling it.Yes, NIOSH released the following list of unapproved masks:AAB (China) CO.Changzhou Wedeam Medical Device Co. Chingqing China Nano Technology Co. Chuzhou Qiao Dong Industrial Co. Creative Concepts Manufacturing CTT Co. Daddybaby Co. DongGuan HuaGang Communication Technology Co. Donggguan Xianda Medical Equipment Foshan Nanhai Weijian Sangbang Protective Equipment Technology Co. Fujian Pageone Garment Co. Fujian Yongtai Sanlian Garment Co. Guangdong Fei Fan MStar Technology Guangdong Golden Leaves Technology Development Co. Guangdong Kaper Protection Technology Co., Ltd Guangdong Nuokang Medical Technology Co. Guangdong ZhiZhen Biological Medicine Co. Guangzhou Aiyinmei Co. Guangzhou Nan Qi Xing Nonwoven Co. Guizhou Bocai Medical Device Co. Huizhou Jiahe Cubic Technology Co. Jiangxi Hornet Industrial Co. Jiangxi Yifengyuan Biological Engineering Co. Jinhua Jiadaifu Medical Supplies Co. Juntech (Jiaxing) Healthcare Materials Co. Panzhihua Gangcheng Group Yasheng Industrial Co. Shandong Huishoutang Pharmaceutical Co. Shauguan Taijie Protection Technology Co. TiAnjin Benmo Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. Yiwu Yifan Knitting Co. Zhejiang Baiyi Intelligent Garment Co. Zhejiang Shengtai Baby Products Co.Sign up for our newsletter in the following way and receive the most important news in the sector.Sign up for our newsletter in the following way and receive the most important news in the sector.Blvd. Adolfo López Mateos 202 p6 Col. San Pedro de los Pinos 01180 México, DF 555516-2346, 555516-2337 Toll free 01800.715.7444 OTHER SITES OF THE GROUP The Power of Omega-3 Polycystic Ovary I can and I want Merca2.0 InformaBTL Paredro Factor Nine Tiles Two Angles Geceka Tips Pets