Where to buy N95 and KN95 face masks for protection as COVID

Huheta store has a 30-pack of individually wrapped masks for $39.99 on Amazon.

Even though the vaccine for COVID-19 is rolling out across the nation, wearing a face mask is still one of the best ways to protect yourself while you wait your turn.

The Centers for Disease Control and state health officials for more than a year have been urging everyone to wear a face mask because it is one of the most important things you can do - along with washing your hands and practicing social distancing - to prevent the spread of the coronavirus even as new, more contagious strains have been discovered across the globe.

Many businesses require a face mask if you want to enter their establishment.

Face masks are showing up for sale at grocery stores, pharmacies, convenience stores - just about anywhere.

Shopping online is an easy answer to finding the N95 and KN95 (Chinese version) masks to buy.

Here are some N95 and KN95 face masks currently available from Amazon.

Here are others that also are in stock:

Well Before has a variety of N95 masks available and most cost under $5 each. The Makrite Sekura respirator folding masks are on sale for $3.99 each. Masks have an adjustable padded aluminum nose piece and adjustable straps. Efficiency level is 95%.

N95 Medical Supplies sells a box of 20 respirator masks for $79.99. These masks are certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and are made in Ohio. The company says the masks "filter at least 95% of airborne particles that are non-oil based." They have an adjustable nose piece, a soft shell and lightweight construction. They are disposable.

3M Thermoplastic Elastomer Reusable Half Masks can be purchased from Amazon for $15 each. P100 filters for use in the masks are sold separately for $7.65 for two. The masks are "remarkably comfortable, soft, lightweight" and have adjustable head straps. They are available in three sizes and reusable.

Home Depot has KN95 masks, suggested by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, for $23.98 for a pack of 10. According to Home Depot, "They have an approximate 95% filtration rate, and include a metal nose clip along with 5 layers of material. These masks are our best value with nearly identical specs as the NIOSH N95." The masks are disposable and not intended for medical use.

Office Depot has the KN95 Powecom masks, also suggested by the FDA, for $10 for a pack of 10. This face mask has an adjustable nose bridge and elastic ear loops. It is has a "three-dimensional design with fluffy, breathable and soft material" that also will not cause your eye glasses to fog. The fabric is moisture resistance, non-toxic and non-irritating. The mask has 95% filtration with four layers. It folds flat for storage.

N95maskco.com sells the Respokare NIOSH N95 Respirator Mask by Innonix, N95masks and KN95 masks. The Innonix mask "uses advanced antiviral technology that not only blocks 95% of small (.3 micron) particles, but inactivates up to 99.9% within minutes." These masks sell for $259.99 for a pack of 30. The NIOSH cup-style N95 masks are $349 for a pack of 40. Those masks also block 95% of particles. The NIOSH folding N95 masks are $99.99 for a pack of 30. The KN95 face masks for kids are on sale for $129.99 for a pack of 50.

If you are looking for other types of face masks, here are some options:

Under Armour sportsmask on sale.Under Armour

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