What Is an N95 Mask?
Disease description:
The epidemic is spreading, and healthcare workers are all wearing N95 masks—what exactly is an N95 mask?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Jiang Weimin
N95 respirators are certified by the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The filter layer of an N95 respirator is made of N95 electrostatically charged melt-blown material. N95 respirators provide high-level protection, effectively filtering out most bacteria, viruses, and other airborne particles. Healthcare workers—due to their close contact with patients—frequently wear N95 respirators, which significantly reduce the risk of pathogen transmission.
