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Without a mask, a face shield won’t help prevent you or others from being exposed to infectious respiratory particles. These particles come from the nose and mouth, and can escape around the face shield. Masks with exhalation valves or vents allow infectious respiratory particles to spread outside the mask. These masks donotprotect others from COVID-19… Continue reading N95 Respirators, Surgical Masks, Face Masks, and Barrier Face Coverings

Health workers should continue to physically distance and avoid unnecessary close contact with colleagues and others in the healthcare facility when not providing patient care. People of any age with underlying health conditions, including chronic respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity, immunocompromised patients and Disposable masks diabetes mellitus. Wearing well-fitted masks should be used as… Continue reading N95 Respirators, Surgical Masks, Face Masks, and Barrier Face Coverings