The wearing of a respirator is only one part of an ensemble that can reduce the risk of infection from the Ebola virus. NIOSH and CE certify respirators to various levels of filtration efficiency for airborne contaminants using standardized test protocols. As stated by the FDA: “Most N95 respirators are manufactured for use in construction and other […]

Guidance on Personal Protective Equipment To Be Used by Healthcare Workers During Management of Patients with Ebola Virus Disease in U.S. Hospitals, Including Procedures for Putting On (Donning) and Removing (Doffing).

CDC issues new rules for protecting workers from Ebola – Liz Szabo, USA TODAY 12:08 p.m. EDT