Wearing face masks is a good idea as part of personal protection equipment and to protect the public from the corona virus pandemic of 2020 (COVID-19). However, their use is closely tied to cultural and social practices and has taken on a variety of social meanings. It is essential to improve the collective and personal understanding of citizens\' attitudes and behaviours in order to design more effective communication regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and other global crises. 

Since COVID-19 was established in 2020, U.S. officials have been contradicting each other on whether face masks are necessary. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced earlier that immunised Americans could no longer wear masks in all settings. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reversed its position due to an increase in cases of the more transmissible Delta variant. The rapidly spreading omicron variant is causing an increase in infections. Therefore, the agency encourages the wider use of medical-grade masks among the general public. It updated earlier guidelines which discouraged the use of N95 mask to keep them reserved for medical professionals.

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1. What are N95 Masks?

Two types of medical masks are available, both of which are FDA-approved. The loose-fitting, one-size-fits-all surgical masks are rectangular and flat. A respirator is a more advanced medical mask. The most common versions in the U.S. are the N95 masks and KN95 masks. In Europe, they are known as FFP2s. The purpose of respirators is to seal the face. This forces the user to draw air through the filter and not through the gaps at the sides. These respirators are made to filter out small aerosol particles, which can carry infectious agents and float for some time in the air. To protect themselves from airborne toxic substances, respirators are often worn by professionals such as doctors and painters.

2. What is the difference between an N95 and a KN95?

While KN95 mask filter at least 95% of particles from the air, the biggest difference is where they are certified. KN95s are made in China, and are therefore subject to different certification requirements than N95s manufactured in the United States. In China, KN95 manufacturers must run a "fittest" on real people. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health does not require N95 manufacturers to perform this test, but they must still comply with the standards. The CDC estimates that about 60% of KN95s in the U.S. block 10%–30% of aerosol-sized particles.

For a prolonged period of time, respirators can be uncomfortable to wear. Respirators can be uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time. They trap heat and exert pressure on the nose. This can make them unsafe for people with respiratory or cardiac conditions. Respirators can be difficult to access due to their higher price than surgical ones. Some local governments, in Chicago, for instance, have begun to provide respirators at no cost to residents. However, there is often a limit on the number of respirators each person can receive, making it a limited solution.