The US plans to give 400 million N95 masks away for free, from its national stockpile

"While all masks and respirators provide some level of protection, properly fitted respirators provide the highest level of protection," according to new guidance from the US Centers for Disease Control and PreventionDawn O'Connell, assistant secretary of the American Department of Health and Human Services' Preparedness and Response division, said there were 737 million N95 masks in the Strategic National Stockpile, according to the Politico report.

The effort is meant to help Americans access affordable and safe masks — something the Biden administration has been lobbied on in recent weeks, Politico reported.

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