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N95 masks are respirators.Why would you get a respirator?
In Portugal a bandana is not OK.Does anyone know if a bandana is okay or if the preferred is a medical type mask?
N95 masks are respirators.
The Difference Between Surgical Masks and N95s -- Occupational Health & Safety
With the entrance of PPE in the public’s everyday vocabulary, it is important to note differences in masks and respirators.ohsonline.com
I agree with you but I only use the mask when I enter an enclosed space or public transport, I do not intend to walk with it unless required to do so by regulations.IMHO the FFP2 are not needed when you are not working as a medical professional.
Surgical masks will do perfectly and every supermarket or farmacia sells them.
Like I said on another thread I advice against bandanas or cotton masks when on a Camino because you cannot be sure to have them washed at 60 Celsius, the minimum temparature needed for sufficient cleaning.
Also take into consideration that a surgical mask can only be worn for max 8 hours and then you have to throw it away. If you sweat alot you might want to consider to change it more often.
Early in the pandemic, before I had a ready supply of masks, I was using a buff, folded to double thickness, over my mouth and nose. I later say some research that seemed to indicate that the practice was worse than wearing nothing at all. I can't speak to bandanas, but I believe from what I've seen that the cloth masks designed for the purpose seem somewhat effective, and not far off from the disposable paper masks that are sold around here in boxes of 50, but not as good as the N95s (or equivalents).Does anyone know if a bandana is okay or if the preferred is a medical type mask?
It depends on where in Europe you are. I checked this morning with someone who lives in the land of Bavaria: they are still obliged to wear FFP2 masks on public transport and as customers in retails shops.Masks: If you need one which one should you buy in Europe?
Looks like it. we called the valved ones the respirators. and didn't use that term for the non valved masks.I think that you are confusing masks with exhalation valves (not allowed) with respirators, which is what N95 masks are.
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