Personal Protective Equipment

Summary report on mask use for interrupting the spread of COVID-19

Written by Jackie Knee
Updated over a week ago

How could wearing a mask reduce COVID-19 transmission?

Written by Jackie Knee
Updated over a week ago

What types of masks are there and what are they designed to do?

Written by Jackie Knee
Updated over a week ago

What is a N95 respirator and who should use one?

Written by Jackie Knee
Updated over a week ago

What is a surgical mask and who should use one?

Written by Jackie Knee
Updated over a week ago

What is a fabric mask, who should use one, and how should they be made?

Written by Jackie Knee
Updated over a week ago

What should be considered when making or purchasing fabric masks?

Written by Jackie Knee
Updated over a week ago

What is an occupational mask and who should wear one?

Written by Jackie Knee
Updated over a week ago

Why doesn’t the WHO recommend that everyone wears face masks in all settings?

Written by Jackie Knee
Updated over a week ago

Safe use of fabric and surgical masks

Written by Jackie Knee
Updated over a week ago

What do we know about the effectiveness of masks to prevent and COVID-19 transmission in community settings?

Written by Jackie Knee
Updated over a week ago

What can modelling studies tell us about the effectiveness of wearing masks?

Written by Jackie Knee
Updated over a week ago

How well do masks work under laboratory (experimental) conditions?

Written by Jackie Knee
Updated over a week ago

Do homemade masks increase the risk of respiratory disease?

Written by Jackie Knee
Updated over a week ago

How might an evolving understanding of virus transmission affect mask recommendations?

Written by Jackie Knee
Updated over a week ago

Should hygiene promotion staff wear masks to protect themselves and others?

Written by Jackie Knee
Updated over a week ago

Should children wear fabric masks in community settings?

Written by Jackie Knee
Updated over a week ago

Who should wear gloves?

Written by Karin Gallandat
Updated over a week ago

What protection measures can our hygiene promoters take to stay safe when working in communities?

Written by Sian White
Updated over a week ago