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Brommers in reply to @Chalfie

There's a difference between face coverings and ppe masks right?

Definitely. PPE masks are tighter fitting and have a denser filtration mesh. I've got a stash of very-timed-out N95 masks which I use for metalwork, to stop me having black bogeys and a tight chest after a few hours polishing fillet brazing. The fit is much tighter than my Covid masks, and the filtration material is much denser. They are much less comfortable though, due to the metal nose strap and tighter elastic.

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edscoble in reply to @Brommers

You’re talking about preventing you your own self rather than preventing others from your own self.

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Brommers in reply to @edscoble

No, I'm talking about the differences between N95-spec PPE face masks and fabric face coverings, which is in direct response to the question asked.

If you want to protect yourself from viral contamination, you need more than an N95 rated mask, hence the use of full-face visors in hospitals.

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