Personal Protective Equipment for COVID-19

Abstract

PPE Protective PPE reduce risk of infection. Risk is 0•2 times if physical distancing of greater than 1 meter is maintained [4]. The risk is further halved per additional meter of physical distancing. The risk is 0•15 times if a face cover is utilized. The risk is 0•04 times if an N95 respirator is utilized and 0.33 times if a surgical mask is utilized. The risk is 0•2 times if adequate eye protection is utilized.