Coronavirus Prompts Hospitals to Find Ways to Reuse Masks Amid Shortages

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Coronavirus Prompts Hospitals to Find Ways to Reuse Masks Amid Shortages
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Hospitals are racing to find ways to reuse face masks safely, an effort that could help protect front-line workers and reduce waste long term

Hospitals and research groups are racing to roll out new ways to reuse face masks safely, an effort that could protect front-line workers grappling with shortages while also creating a potential path to reducing medical waste long term.

As the coronavirus spreads, demand for N95 respirators is far outstripping supply, endangering the lives of health workers. The masks, which capture 95% of air particles when properly fitted, are a crucial defense against the virus but are typically used just once.

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