The CDC says N95s offer the best protection against the virus, but still stresses 'any mask is better than no mask.'
Loose cloth masks offer the worst protection, while well-fitting N95s are best Mark Rightmire/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images
But now that many high-quality masks made from medical-grade materials are available to consumers, there's no reason for people to feel bad about using them to protect themselves and their families from getting sick.
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