Free N95s Now Available At Wegmans In Princeton

PRINCETON, NJ — The masks have landed. Free, government-provided N95 masks have arrived at all Wegmans locations, including the Princeton store.

The White House planned to ship 400 million N95 masks to pharmacies across the nation, which are available for all Americans. Customers and patients can pick up a maximum of three masks per person.

Distribution began in late January. President Joe Biden's administration expected the program to become fully operational by early February.

But all Wegmans stores received free N95 masks, the company announced Tuesday. Patrons can get up to three each while supplies last.

The CDC updated its face-covering guidance on Jan. 14, stating that properly fitted N95 and KN95 masks offer the most protection against COVID-19. The agency has no concerns over supply shortages of N95s but clarified on Jan. 28 that "surgical N95s" should be reserved for health care settings. Find more mask guidance here.

(With reporting from Josh Bakan, Patch Staff)

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