The FDA has approved the use of these masks as personal protective equipment (PPE), and while N95 masks were once reserved for healthcare professionals, they are now available to the public.

The masks are marketed as ProGear ASTM L3 Surgical Masks with Oxafence and priced lower than N95 masks ... to have successfully navigated the FDA approval process and is ready to ramp up sales ...

The main difference between the two leading options is that N95 masks are the US Standard and approved by the FDA, while KN95 masks are the Chinese Standard but not approved by the FDA.