Facial Hair Decreases Fit Factor of Masks and Respirators in Healthcare Providers

In response to the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare providers are using common surgical masks and filtering respirators in conjunction with the presence of facial hair, which could lead to a large number of particles passing into their respiratory system. The purpose of this study...

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Main Authors: Borja De-Yñigo-Mojado, Ricardo Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo, Marta Elena Losa-Iglesias, Javier Madera-García, David Rodríguez-Sanz, Cesar Calvo-Lobo, Daniel López-López, María Teresa Angulo-Carrere, Marta San-Antolín
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Biology
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/10/10/1031