Face masks have become an essential part of our daily get-up as the pandemic continues. Remember to mask up when in close contact with others, whether indoors or outdoors!
The Consumer Council tested the protective efficacy of 30 face mask models available on the market. Despite most of them achieving ASTM Level 1 standard for their average BFE (Bacterial Filtration Efficiency) and PFE (Particle Filtration Efficiency), 70% of the specimens have room for improvement in various aspects. For example, 3 models have a higher bioburden, 11 models’ ear loops snap quite easily.
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View the full report here.