While KN95 and N95 masks are more protective, surgical masks may still provide protection against the flu, RSV, and even COVID.
Similar protection as KN95 masks may be obtained by double masking, which involves wearing a surgical mask and a fabric mask on top of it to hold the surgical mask near to the face.
While KN95 and N95 masks are more protective, surgical masks may still provide protection against the flu, RSV, and even COVID.