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What’s the difference between a surgical mask and an N-95 respirator?

April 26, 2017mask N-95 respirator surgical

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What’s the difference between a surgical mask and an N-95 respirator?

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• A surgical mask prevents the sick person who is wearing it from spreading bacteria and viruses to other people and the environment. • An N-95 respirator protects the wearer from being exposed to bacteria and viruses from other people who are sick.