Those who wore the N95 mask consistently were more than twice as likely
to be protected from infection, compared with those who wore a surgical
mask all the time.
Now, I know some of you already knew this. However, I am consistently surprised when I speak with people in the healthcare industry who do not. Further more, some settings do not have enough masks to go around to all workers facing the risks of exposure.
Currently N95 masks are only recommended for use only in a targeted, intermittent way for some infections.
This needs to change, and healthcare employers need to understand they are putting themselves at risk of legal action and workforce disruptions if such masks remain in short supply during outbreaks.
To read more on this please see Protecting Healthcare Workers
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