Experts say N95 respirators are the gold standard of face masks, but some people find them uncomfortable. High-quality KN95 masks, which offer similar protection, can be a more comfortable ...

But the Food and Drug Administration has also approved some KN95 and FFP2 masks made in China and Europe that offer comparable protection. Disposable surgical masks are also made of non-woven fabric.

What we know about Covid transmission Swedish towns ban face masks despite mounting Covid death toll The German state of Bavaria and Austria have “tightened rules” to mandate that FFP2 masks ...