Biden Admin to Distribute 400 Million Free Masks

Because the N95 mask is used in professional settings such as hospitals, construction, and industrial sectors the specifications for N95 masks is very high. Jonathan J. Castellon/Unsplash

The White House announced on Jan. 19 that it will make 400 million N95 masks free to the American public starting next week.

This comes days after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced its preference for N95 masks over cloth masks, saying they provide more protection.