It's not clear that your "yes" example is actually an N95/N100 mask. Usually they will have the N-rating clearly imprinted on them, and the better quality ones incorporate an exhalation valve to reduce heat build-up inside the mask. If they don't have at least one of these features or conversely don't show the N-rating on the packaging, I wouldn't recommend purchasing them, since they're not going to do jack.

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JINX!

Yes to all of the above. Most people. are just going to glance at photo and get the dust mask it use ones they already have rather than read details and seek out the proper mask. Couldn't even find the correct stock photo?! Laziest PSA ever.

Sorry for all the typos, mid task involving my hands, but think it's important to pile on whoever wrote this lame post until the correct it since it's a matter of public safety.

That stock photo mask wearer also does not appear to have fitted her nose strip. If the mask doesn't facehug when you breath in, it's not working.

Not to add a plug, but the folks at Wolfsnout have some good options.

And then there's Safety and Supply in Seattle on E. Marginal Way in Georgetown. They have Industrial Strength masks, with replaceable cartridges (and pre-filters) -- they can be a little spendy. (I've never been too impressed with paper masks, but, that's just me.)

Is there any part of British Columbia, Canada that ISN'T on fire?