Yes, the surgical style masks that we receive (at work) are from China. It seems like they have the market saturation near 100% on them. Yes, these are the over the ear type, not the construction dust type.
Yes, the ear type are more comfortable then the 'dust' style. N-95 by 3M and USA made I think.
Which are better protection? That is a debate. It has been whatever you can get is OK, or better than nothing.
Hope that the light at the end of this tunnel is close, and all stay safe.
