Types of Masks and Respirators

Jan. 28, 2022 – Summary of Recent Changes

Added information to present similar content for masks and respirators
Clarified that people can choose respirators such as N95s and KN95s, including removing concerns related to supply shortages for N95s
Clarified that “surgical N95s” are a specific type of respirator that should be reserved for healthcare settings
Clarified that some types of masks and respirators provide more protection to the wearer than others

Share:

More Posts

Help Inform Policies on AI

Rural experience needed to inform research to ensure AI policy meets rural needs and interests. Please complete the following survey https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/5QW2ZN5

Member of the Month November 2026 – Real Time Virtual Support RCCbc

Bringing Virtual Specialist Care Into Your Local Healthcare Team By Paul Adams and Peggy Skelton For rural, remote and Indigenous residents, access to specialist care

A New Government, A New Opportunity to Build a Healthcare System That Works for All British Columbians

An Open Letter to Premier-Elect Lorne Doerkson Dear Premier-Elect Doerkson, On behalf of the BC Rural Health Network, our Board of Directors, member organizations, municipalities,

BC Rural Health Election Special – Ask Every Candidate – Vote Informed!

More election materials coming in the newsletter, social media and on the webpage over the next few days. Candidates for all ridings will be in

Contact Us