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Did you mean face mask
There are different regulations which apply to devices and equipment including hand gels and PPE (personal protective equipment)
Guidance for living safely with respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
These reviews aim to identify and examine evidence on the effectiveness of face coverings to reduce transmission of COVID-19 in the community.
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
Paper prepared by Duke University academics on face masks.
Concerns have been raised about the potential for risk compensation in the context of mask mandates for mitigating the spread of COVID-19
Rapid review prepared by UNCOVER on face masks for the general population.
Product Safety Report for Govek KN95 Face Masks presenting a health risk.
Paper prepared by the Data Evaluation and Learning for Viral Epidemics (DELVE) group in the Royal Society.
The requirements for 3D printed products will depend on whether they are classed as medical devices, personal protective equipment (PPE) or both.
An ethical overview and framework to guide agency decision making
Paper prepared by the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (NERVTAG) for the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE).
Guidance on PPE, face coverings, face visors, and hand cleaning and sanitising products, for the protection of consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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