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How many times can I reuse my N95 mask?

NEW YORK (AP) — How many times can I reuse my N95 mask? It depends, but you should be able to use N95s and KN95s a few times. The U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention says health care workers can wear an N95 mask up to five times. But experts say how often the average person can ...

One million in-home rapid tests to be sold at cost in liquor stores

CONCORD – One million more in-home rapid tests were purchased Wednesday by the state and the plan is to sell them at cost in the liquor stores beginning in the next few weeks. There are 68 liquor stores throughout the state and Gov. Chris Sununu said they are going to be distributed based on ...

Canada police fear violence at trucker vaccine protest

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — A convoy of truckers set to descend on Ottawa to protest a vaccine mandate for cross-border drivers is prompting Canadian police to prepare for violence and politicians to warn against escalating rhetoric linked to the demonstration. Ottawa police Chief Peter Sloly ...

England lifts COVID restrictions as omicron threat recedes

LONDON (AP) — Most coronavirus restrictions including mandatory face masks were lifted in England on Thursday, after Britain's government said its vaccine booster rollout successfully reduced serious illness and COVID-19 hospitalizations. From Thursday, face coverings are no longer required ...