For people still wearing N95s and the like: The federal office that ensured masks met the N95 or KN95 standards has been destroyed. So any masks sold in the US could well be counterfeit or inadequate.
https://www.ems1.com/public-health/hhs-cuts-eliminate-niosh-respirator-certification-staff
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