Personal Protective Equipment

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

Written by Jackie Knee
Updated this week

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 this week

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

Written by Jackie Knee
Updated this week

What should be considered when making or purchasing fabric masks?

Written by Jackie Knee
Updated this week

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 this week

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 this week

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 this week

Should children wear fabric masks in community settings?

Written by Jackie Knee
Updated this week

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 this week