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Free N95 masks are arriving at pharmacies and grocery stores. Here’s how to get yours
By: Vanessa Romo | NPR
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Updated January 26, 2022 at 10:24 AM ET WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Nearly a week after the Biden administration announced it will deploy 400 million free N95 masks to the… Read More
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Ready for an N95? Here’s how to find a high-quality one that fits you well
By: Maria Godoy | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — After months of public health experts urging Americans to start wearing higher-quality masks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday updated its mask guidance… Read More
![Earlier this year, Monster City Studios, a company that normally makes amusement park and movie props, pivoted to manufacturing MCS face shields with forehead protection. It was one of many small companies to make the switch.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/gettyimages-1215840937-65a449a307422f0466adc1038b71ab8d3e93e331-scaled-e1600348679218-900x422.jpg)
6 Months Into Pandemic, PPE Shortages Persist
By: Joel Rose | NPR
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There’s just not enough PPE to satisfy demand. Medics are re-using masks and small practices can’t even find supplies they can afford. Some domestic manufacturers could help, but it’s a risky move.