Not sure about the picture that is posted, but the masks that we received through another source are like the ones on the right and the packaging authenticity scratch off number passed the Powecom verification website. Bonafidemasks also provides a link to that "anti-fake check," so, either the right hand masks are also genuine, or the Powecom verification process doesn't work.
Powecom packaging has a scratch off verification number. You can go to http://www.powecom.com/verification.ht
98% efficiency when worn properly based on CDC testing:
cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/respirators/testing/results/MTT-2020-211.1_International_GuangzhouPowecomi_KN95-Earloop-Style_TestReport_Redacted-508.pdf [cdc.gov]
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https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/respirators/testing/results/MTT-2020-211.1_International_GuangzhouPowecomi_KN95-Earloop-Style_TestReport_Redacted-508.pdf
These are on the list of non-NIOSH-approved respirator models manufactured in China that are authorized by this Umbrella EUA for emergency use during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devic...#append
From https://www.cbsnews.com/news/n95-...ke-seized/
Consumers should generally avoid shopping for such masks on Amazon and eBay, experts say. Instead, people should refer first to the CDC's list of N95 alternatives that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves for use in health care settings and try to buy them directly from the manufacturer.
Article on NIOSH N95 masks make in USA. May need to open private browser window to view the article:
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/1...tates.html
NIOSH N95 masks made in USA sold directly from the manufacturer at the following websites:
https://www.demetech.us/
https://www.unitedstate
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"KN95" is a meaningless non-standard.
Noticed these are not returnable, but to be fair most masks are probably not returnable. I bring it up because of the $57 cost. Many complaints for the KC mask is around the loose elastic so its somewhat of a gamble. The KN95 here is a smaller gamble at $10. Yes N95>KN95, but only if they fit properly.
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"KN95" is a meaningless non-standard.
"KN95" is a meaningless non-standard.
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I understand the argument that high quality PPE should be reserved for the first line workers since they need it more than most others. Nevertheless, if we're agreed life is safer if everyone has a mask, wouldn't a high quality mask for everyone be even better? The virus is spreading faster and faster in the US - some change is needed to reduce the spread. Couldn't this be a part of the plan to reduce the rate of spread?
For those that don't believe in masks, no need to argue about what type of mask is better.
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