guidance on what kind of face mask is best to prevent the spread of covid-19 has shifted as the number of omicron variant cases has increased. canada’s chief public health officer dr. theresa tam, as well as other public health experts, have recently urged people to opt for denser masks, such as n95 and kn95 respirator masks, over cloth masks.
health canada’s guidance, while recognizing that non-medical masks such as those made from cloth can help prevent the spread of covid-19, says medical masks and respirators provide better protection. but finding a respirator in stores in saskatoon and regina can be hit or miss.
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ecolibra supplies the gill mask , a singapore-made silicone mask meant to form-fit to the contours of the wearer’s face and able to use n95 or astm level 1-3 filters. ecolibra’s owner, jason tratch, said they’re seeing a shortage with the n95 filters, since people are using them as an n95 disposable mask.
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under the current provincial public health order , face masks must be worn in all public indoor spaces.
when layered with other recommended public health measures, a
well-constructed, well-fitting and properly worn mask can…posted by saskatchewan health authority on tuesday, december 28, 2021
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