What Masks Work Best Against Omicron?

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — With Omicron present contiguous successful Sacramento, we turned to experts to spot what they recommended.

Dr. Peter Juni, the caput of Ontario’s Science Advisory Table, stated Friday that single-layer fabric look masks whitethorn not beryllium capable to support against Omicron.

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“The contented present is if you person a single-layer, the quality to filtrate is perfectly minimal and doesn’t marque a quality whatsoever,” said Juni, who pointed to the usage of KN95 respirators arsenic a much effectual option.

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Juni’s proposal to debar single-layer cloth look masks comes arsenic immoderate nationalist wellness experts impulse for a re-evaluation of masking recommendations, with a stronger accent connected the usage of respirators and aesculapian masks implicit cloth masks.

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While caution is paramount, that doesn’t mean that we inactive shouldn’t bask the holidays. But remember, masks with 2 layers of extortion and aesculapian masks are a overmuch amended enactment erstwhile it comes to keeping you and your loved ones safe.

CBS13 Staff