We have been using masks and respirators as protection against COVID-19 for some time now. With mask mandates ending back in the spring end of this year, some have been re-evaluating to keep using masks since that time. The reality is most masks do provide enhanced protection. With the use of N95 and KN95 masks […]
It will be coming up to a year since we have been introduced to the more transmissive strain of COVID-19, known as Omicron. In this span of time, we have dealt with a few waves of Omicron, mainly due to the spread of its different subvariants. While Omicron in general tends to have a lower […]
Most people don’t know how they got infected with COVID-19. Anthony, for example, believes he has been navigating our Omicron world safely by wearing an N95 mask in indoor areas and washing his hands often. He recently found out he contracted the virus and he does not understand how he got infected. Despite wearing an […]
It is hard to believe sometimes that we have been living with the extended effects of the COVID-19 pandemic for the last two years already. One of the most significant changes that we experienced to our day-to-day habits was the masking requirements that were put in place. Prior to the pandemic, it would have been […]
As the COVID-19 virus has continued to evolve during the pandemic, so too has the provincial response to it. Increasing case counts and hospital admissions at different points in time have forced the provincial government to make changes to the way that it has responded. Originally, at the beginning of the pandemic, it was largely […]
What mask or respirator is most effective against COVID-19? If you are looking for the best possible protection, it makes the most sense to use a respirator (N95 mask, ½ face mask or full-face mask) over a mask. Respirators provide the necessary air filtration required to stop viruses from reaching you. Assuming that a respirator […]
Yes! When mask fit tested and worn properly, an N95 respirator is one of the best ways to protect yourself from COVID-19 and its variants, like Omicron. With the onset of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, society has had to re-evaluate what face coverings provide a good amount of protection. Due to Omicron’s increased rate […]
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