N95 respirators
Pandemic protective gear
N95 respirators are face masks designed to filter out at least 95 percent of airborne particles.
The N95 designation is a U.S. certification indicating the mask blocks most dust, pollen, bacteria, and viruses when properly fitted.
They became widely known during the COVID-19 pandemic: N95 respirators were in short supply at hospitals.
Healthcare workers use them for protection against infectious diseases; construction workers wear them against dust and debris.
- maskFace-worn concealment
- face maskProtective facial covering
- filterPorous separation device
- healthcareOrganized provision of treatment
- pandemicGlobal disease outbreak
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