Face masks ‘inadequate’ and should be swapped for respirators, WHO is advised

Experts are urging guideline changes on what health professionals should wear to protect against flu-like illnesses including Covid ...

50 million face masks bought by the UK for NHS workers — from a company with links to a government adviser — have been recalled because they don't fit properly

The £252 million deal with Ayanda Capital was brokered by Andrew Mills, an adviser to the UK government who sits on the company's board.
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WHO urged to make respirator masks the standard for workers in “all healthcare settings”

Doctors, scientists, and public health experts have urged the World Health Organization (WHO) to recommend that healthcare ...
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Face masks are 'inadequate', says WHO, must be swapped for respirators

WHO guidelines say surgical masks are inadequate against flu-like illnesses, including COVID, as cases rise in the US and UK, ...
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Experts Seek Global Shift to Respirator Masks in Healthcare

Global health experts have called on the WHO to update guidelines and recommend respirator-grade masks for routine use in ...