what s the difference between these masks expect cloth masks, and do we really need to make that switch? the difference between masks has to do with their filtration ability. an n95, kn95, those types of masks are medical grade masks that can facility filter out 94, 95% of those small particles. cloth masks, i think, were a do it yourself solution when we were worried about supplies for health care workers. not all masks are create equal, but the best type is the one that you wear appropriately because if you get one and it s so uncomfortable and you wear it with your nose sticking out, that s not of use to anybody. and i think we re getting to a point where masks are something people decide to wear or not wear on their own. we re going to have off ramps for masks, and i think it s important for the e cdc to have guy cannes. those of us guidance. but with omicron cloth masks are probably not going to be sufficient because this is a