Originally published by our sister publication, Infectious Disease Special Edition
As the need for personal protective equipment (PPE) has remained at the forefront during the COVID-19 epidemic, there has been a heavy reliance on imported and online sources. However, many of these masks are counterfeit respirators, such as the KN95 masks from China, as opposed to a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)-approved N95 respirator.