Known as N95 masks, the white paper masks are a key piece of protective equipment for doctors and nurses working on patients with the novel coronavirus. There is a North America-wide shortage of N95 masks. Dr. Sarah Cook said officials are trying to find new sources of N95 masks in case COVID-19 cases go up in the territory. But not all people treating patients are using N95 masks. Asked if recycled masks are as effective as new N95 masks in screening out microdroplets, Cook and Kandola would say only that "they're safe" to use.

Source: CBC News April 16, 2020 12:00 UTC