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Fake N95 and KN95 masks on frontlines and in SA stores. Here’s how to tell if yours is real
 Dec 16, 2020, 05:04 PM
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N95 masks are the gold standard for preventing the transmission of Covid-19 in a heath care environment.
But global markets have been flooded with fake equivalents and a range of Chinese-made KN95 mask.
A recent study by UCT found that 12 manufacturers were selling ineffective KN95 masks onto SA s frontlines.
And some South Africa stores are also carrying dodgy-looking masks with claims that they are N95 and KN95 certified.
Here s how to tell if yours is one of them. ....

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