Headed for Unified? Get an N95: “Because “Cloth masks are not going to cut it with omicron.”

By Lewis Perdue

Wine Industry Insight Publisher/Executive Editor
and Chairman/Chief Scientist for the Center for Research on Environmental Chemicals in Humans

 

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In addition to masks, the Unified Wine and Grape Symposium has added additional set of safeguards for the exhibit hall.

 

Scientific studies prove that the best option for personal safety and the well-being of others requires:

• constantly worn,
• properly fitting,
• N95 masks.

Source of the chart below: Science Advances

More links

• “Cloth masks are not going to cut it with omicron”
• CDC moving toward recommending N95/KN95 masks against omicron variant
• Avoid fakes. This is the CDC’sapproved N95 mask list
• Should you be wearing an N95 mask? What to know and where to buy them online
• Most people are still wearing cloth masks. Here’s why that’s a problem with omicron

Note: N95 masks are certified to meet U.S. standards. KN95 are manufactured to China standards.