EYECARE: Coronavirus BRIEFING: Crisis Response Tactics Making Sure Your Masks Are Authentic By Staff Friday, January 7, 2022 11:35 AM Because the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is so transmissible, now is a good time to ensure your masks are giving you as much protection as possible. Head over to HuffPost to learn more about what kinds of masks experts are now recommending, and how to make sure that you buy authentic, protective masks.