Philadelphia School District Is Changing Its Mask Policy
The Philadelphia School District has upped the ante on masking the students of Philadelphia. Student’s will be prohibited from wearing cloth masks alone. A N95 mask is now required or a double mask arrangement if a student does not have a N95 mask.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The Philadelphia School District is changing its mask policy, saying cloth masks don’t offer enough protection against the coronavirus. Students and staff will now be required to wear a 3-ply, N95, KN95 or KF94 mask.
Anyone who continues to wear a cloth mask will need to wear it on top of the disposable mask.
General N95 Respirator Precautions
- People with chronic respiratory, cardiac, or other medical conditions that make breathing difficult should check with their health care provider before using an N95 respirator because the N95 respirator can make it more difficult for the wearer to breathe.
- Some models have exhalation valves that can make breathing out easier and help reduce heat build-up. Note that N95 respirators with exhalation valves should not be used when sterile conditions are needed.
- All FDA-cleared N95 respirators are labeled as “single-use,” disposable devices. If your respirator is damaged or soiled, or if breathing becomes difficult, you should remove the respirator, discard it properly, and replace it with a new one. To safely discard your N95 respirator, place it in a plastic bag and put it in the trash. Wash your hands after handling the used respirator.
- N95 respirators are not designed for children or people with facial hair. Because a proper fit cannot be achieved on children and people with facial hair, the N95 respirator may not provide full protection.
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES:
Q. Who should NOT wear an N95 respirator?
A. The following persons:
• Children.
• Anyone restricted for medical reasons from wearing an N95.
• Patients and visitors