Tag Archives: personal protective equipment

Are Face Masks Effective at Preventing SARS-CoV-2

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The simple answer is… No. At least not for the general public who do not have symptoms of COVID-19-like illness. We first saw the use of cloth masks used in US healthcare settings starting in the late 1800s. It came from the realization that surgical wounds need protection from the droplets released in the breath of surgeons. The technology was applied outside the operating room in an effort to control the spread of infectious epidemics. In the 1918 influenza pandemic, … Continue reading →

Buying Your Own Protective Gear for Pandemics

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When a pandemic breaks out, it’s important that you have protective gear on hand. Once the emergency happens, it will be very difficult to get what you actually need – so it’s crucial that you’re prepared ahead of time. As we’ve seen in the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, those people not prepared are more likely to panic.  Supplies of protective masks and disinfectants quickly disappeared from store shelves and online suppliers.  Price gouging also increases as panicked people are willing to … Continue reading →