Shopping sites sell masks named 95-NK similar to the Ministry of Health's standard 95-N • CEO of hospital procurement company warns: "They have no real defense capability"
In Israel, corona protection masks are sold without the Health Ministry's approval, and their use is dangerous and not protective against infection - a senior medical equipment official warns.
Reporter: Dana Pan Luzon // Photo: Gil Kramer // Edit: Sivan Schuster, Eden Barel
Individuals, workplaces and even medical teams, these days, are seeking to privately buy corona protection masks. Except for the simple surgical masks currently sold on the market, including popular online purchase sites masks that are considered 95-N masks masks that are considered safer and more protective against adhesion. However, these masks, which are sold under the name NK-95 (and not N-95) - do not have the approval of the Ministry of Health.
"The market is flooded with counterfeits and masks that are not approved by the Ministry of Health," warns Avi Buskilla, CEO of the Israel-based company, which handles equipment procurement for government hospitals. Those who sell these masks claim to have FDA approval, but we have looked into the issue and these masks do not have the Ministry of Health's approval. "
Buscilla explains that masks impersonating - have no real defensive ability. "There is a problem with the sealing of this mask. To use such a mask is like using a non-protective recoil. It is even more dangerous than not wearing a mask, because these masks give people the illusion that they are protected when in practice they are not protected. I do not understand how to release masks customs without the approval of the Ministry of Health. I warn both organizations and individuals: Do not buy NK 95 masks before the Ministry of Health approves them. "
How do I identify the abnormal masks?
1. Notice the drawing: a mask on which the 95-N caption is approved for use. 95-NK mask is not approved.
2. Make sure the mask has the approval of the Ministry of Health.
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