Coronavirus
Coronaviruses infect animals, humans, and birds. Human coronaviruses, such as SARS, MERS, and 2019-nCoV cause respiratory distress and even death. The S protein is the infectious agent of the virus.
Coronaviruses infect animals, humans, and birds. Human coronaviruses, such as SARS, MERS, and 2019-nCoV cause respiratory distress and even death. The S protein is the infectious agent of the virus.
‘Scientists have identified an effective method of N95 decontamination by microwave-generated steam utilizing universally accessible materials.’
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The researchers, from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital, have detailed a reproducible decontamination approach that all health care workers would be able to utilize. “Our method resulted in almost complete sterilization after only 3 min of treatment and did not appear to affect the integrity of N95 filtration or fit with repeated treatment," the researchers write.
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COVID-19 in India: 18,552 New Cases, Crosses 5 Lakh
India took six days to jump from 4 lakh to 5 lakh COVID-19 cases as it recorded yet another worst spike of 18,552 cases, revealed report.
India took six days to jump from 4 lakh to 5 lakh COVID-19 cases as it recorded yet another worst spike of 18,552 cases, revealed report.
Chemists in Jammu Hoard N95 Masks and Sell at Overpriced Rates
A simple N95 mask which cost below Rs.100 per piece is being sold between Rs.300 to 500 per piece.
A simple N95 mask which cost below Rs.100 per piece is being sold between Rs.300 to 500 per piece.
New Disinfection Process Could Extend the Usage of N95 Masks During Shortage
Amid shortages of personal protective equipment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study has implemented a method to disinfect disposable N95 respirator masks that allows health care workers to reuse their own mask for up to 20 cycles.
Amid shortages of personal protective equipment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study has implemented a method to disinfect disposable N95 respirator masks that allows health care workers to reuse their own mask for up to 20 cycles.
