Face masks for the general population and N95 respirators as part of personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare professionals are both a vital part of protection against viral transmission ...

The CDC recently issued new recommendations to the general public, recommending the use of cloth face masks where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (such as grocery stores and ...

For a printable version of this article, CLICK HERE. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused well-publicized shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) for medical workers. Eye protection, ...

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It is important for everyone on the job site to understand the importance of PPE, how to check for damage and ensure proper fit. While personal protective equipment is the last line of defense against ...

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers across the world have been active on social media displaying the painful results of wearing medical personal ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- They're on the front lines, working to save lives in the battle against COVID-19. But are they receiving all of the protective equipment and support they need? Hospital leaders ...

Amid the coronavirus outbreak, hospitals across the country have scrambled to secure proper personal protective equipment, or PPE, for front-line workers. However, a new study found that even with ...

As the U.S. health care system struggles with a dearth of beds and hospital space for the rising number of coronavirus-infected people, another type of shortage looms – basic protective equipment for ...

Health care professionals in the U.S. continue to face shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as face masks and protective gowns. (Photo by Ben Hasty/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via ...