Which masks are best for kids as the omicron variant of the coronavirus spreads? A look at N95, KN95, surgical and cloth masks, according to experts.

According to the current mask guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, N95 masks have not been widely tested on kids, and are not recommended for children under 2 years old.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As COVID-19 impacts kids, you may be searching for a mask that’s right for your child. But are the higher grade N95 masks safe for children?

Operators of amusements are struggling with the decision whether to continue to require masks for their youngest customers.

The lawmakers take aim at the mask guidelines for children 2 and older, saying they are hindering early childhood development and are out of step with mask requirements elsewhere.

Unless vaccinated, children should wear masks when playing indoor sports (except for sports in which the mask may become a hazard) and outdoors sports that have close contact.

While issues around masking remain polarized, there are growing calls for a post-omicron off-ramp for kids and masks.

According to the current mask guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, N95 masks have not been widely tested on kids, and are not recommended for children under 2 years old.

According to the current mask guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, N95 masks have not been widely tested on kids, and are not recommended for children under 2 years old.