BNX N95 Particulate Respirator Protective Face Mask, available on Amazon

You may have noticed the number of cases of COVID-19 are again on the rise which may have you considering pulling out those masks to offer protection against the virus.

And chances are, we all know by now the cloth masks just don’t offer the same level of protection as an N95 respirator mask, which is widely considered the best option for filtering airborne particles.

As PennLive’s Deb Kiner previously explained, an N95 respirator mask fits more tightly around the face in order to keep air out from entering around the edges. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) further details on their website that N95 masks labelled as “surgical” are recommended, although feel free to go ahead and buy disposable ones as well.

KN95 masks fit more loosely than their N95 counterparts, and are the “most widely available respirators that meet an international standard,” according to the CDC. There are, however, a lot of counterfeit KN95s out there, so be wary of that.

For those considering masking up again, we’ve compiled a list of the different N95 and KN95 masks available and where you can find them.

At wellbefore.com, shoppers can buy masks individually or in larger quantities. The company also sells masks specifically for children.

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