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Interesting. The specs are just below FFP2 which in turn is just below FFP3. They look a good choice for use in shops and even public transport. If it were me, I would lay in a few FFP3 masks for the occasions you are in prolonged close contact with others.

I have masks that have lasted months. I have quite a few, so wear one and place it in 'quarantine' for a week afterwards before wearing it again. These 'surgical' masks are much more resilient than the typical paper/cloth ones that you see thrown away everywhere. PS I have not conducted...

JVT is a scientist and this statement is factually correct. I have stated elsewhere in this thread that the vast majority of masks protect against outgoing and not incoming virus. So a healthy person wearing such a mask offers no benefit to others.

I think the truth is that at the time there was a world shortage of masks and the Government did not 'advertise the fact' as there would have been a stampede to buy them with a subsequent shortage in the NHS and Care Homes. BTW FFP3 masks are more effective than FFP2 masks - 99% vs 95%

Here you go. The masks are known a N99 or FFP3 depending on where they come from. but they are essentially the same. What are N99 / FFP3 Face Masks? N99 or FFP3 face masks are used to provide protection from viruses, bacteria, and solid or liquid toxic aerosols. N99 and FFP3 provide the same...

The basic problem is that face coverings come in a range of effectiveness. Most worn by the general public are OK at stopping infection getting to other people, but rubbish at stopping incoming. Hence the 'need' for the majority of people to wear them. Wear them with gaping openings on the...