Free N95 masks are coming to Publix stores in Florida. Here’s how and when to get one
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You’ll soon be able to get a free N95 mask during your next Pub sub run.
Publix confirmed to the Miami Herald Friday that select stores in Florida will receive N95 masks from the federal government soon, likely sometime next week.
Once shipments arrive, employees will set up a table to give away the masks, the supermarket said. Up to three masks will be available per person. You’ll have to visit or call your nearby Publix to see if they have masks.
The free masks are part of the federal government’s new strategy to combat COVID-19 and help keep people safe from the more contagious omicron variant after the country saw a surge of cases during the holidays.
Other retail pharmacies distributing free N95 masks across the country include Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, Winn-Dixie, Fresco y Más, and Harveys. Masks are available at select stores on a first-come, first-served basis.
N95s are considered the highest level of protection against COVID-19, but you can’t wear them for long. N95 masks are considered single-use though you can reportedly use them a few more times, if needed.
The federal government has also been sending free N95 masks to community health centers across the country. Several health centers in Florida have received them or will get them soon.
This story was originally published February 4, 2022 at 3:19 PM.
