"Wildfire Smoke and Covid: The Urgent Need for Effective Masks"
The demand for N95 masks has increased due to the wildfire smoke that has caused air pollution in many areas.
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"US Braces for Air Quality Alerts as Canadian Wildfires Spread Smoke"
Intense wildfires in Canada have led to air quality alerts in the United States, with smoke from the fires traveling across the border. The smoke can cause hazy skies, reduced visibility, and irritate the lungs, particularly for sensitive groups such as children, older adults, and people with lung diseases. To stay safe, it is recommended to stay indoors, wear an N95 mask when going outside, and run air conditioning on a recirculation setting. People with underlying lung or heart disease should consider investing in air purifiers for their homes.
"N95 Masks: Essential Protection Against COVID-19 and Wildfire Smoke"
Health experts recommend using N95 or KN95 masks to protect against both COVID-19 and wildfire smoke, as they are efficient at filtering out hazardous particles. Cloth masks are not as effective at filtering out wildfire smoke particles, but dual or triple-layer woven cotton masks with a center filtering layer can lower the risk. It is also recommended to stay indoors and use air purifiers with HEPA filters to reduce exposure to smoky air.