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For the first time, the C.D.C. said cloth masks weren't as effective as other options. "Wear the most protective mask you can," the agency urged.

Friday, January 14, 2022 6:35 PM EST

According to the C.D.C.'s new description of masks, loosely woven cloth products provide the least protection and layered finely woven products offer more. Well-fitting disposable surgical masks and KN95s are more protective than all cloth masks, and well-fitting respirators, including N95s, offer the highest level of protection.

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