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Guidance for living safely with respiratory infections, including coronavirus (COVID-19).
There are different regulations which apply to devices and equipment including hand gels and PPE (personal protective equipment)
We are allowing alternative courses of actions for manufacturing or laboratory equipment during the outbreak.
These reviews aim to identify and examine evidence on the effectiveness of face coverings to reduce transmission of COVID-19 in the community.
On 18 March the Defence Secretary announced new measures to enable armed forces personnel to support public services in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Rapid review prepared by UNCOVER on face masks for the general population.
Paper prepared by members of the Hospital Onset COVID-19 Working Group (HOCI) and Environmental Modelling Group (EMG).
An expert panel statement, informed by evidence and expertise, on the role of face coverings in mitigating COVID-19 transmission.
Paper prepared by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).
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