The COVID-19 pandemic and N95 masks: reusability and decontamination methods

The COVID-19 pandemic and N95 masks: reusability and decontamination methods

Abstract Background With the current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, many healthcare facilities are lacking a steady supply of masks worldwide. This emergency situation warrants the taking of extraordinary measures to minimize the negative health impact from an insufficient supply of masks. The decontamination...

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Main Authors: Alexandra Peters, Rafael Palomo, Hervé Ney, Nasim Lotfinejad, Walter Zingg, Pierre Parneix, Didier Pittet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
COVID-19
Face masks
Mask reuse
Disinfection
Sterilization
N95
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-021-00921-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-021-00921-y

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