“The Effectiveness of KN95/N95/KF94 Masks”
by Rob Wilson by Zoom (Friday, February 4, 11 a.m.)
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER |||
Are you wondering if you are wearing the appropriate mask? Join Rob Wilson, retired mechanical engineer and product designer, as he helps us better understand the tidal wave of information regarding proper mask use.
Rob will discuss cloth masks versus high performance masks (i.e., N95, KN95, and KF94) and how they differ when filtering small particles. He will also discuss mask fit, as peripheral leaks on high performance masks are a hugely important issue that is often overlooked.
Near the beginning of the pandemic, Orcas resident Rob Wilson, started working on mask design and testing of masks, joined a scientific consortium for data-driven study of N95 filtering facepiece respirator decontamination, called N95DECON, and co-authored technical papers on the efficacy of cloth masks and designed and built equipment being used to test masks for filter efficiency and breathability.
To attend this presentation, go to the Calendar of Events at orcasseniors.org on Friday, February 4 at 11 a.m. To continue offering great programs like this one, your generous donation is always welcome.
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