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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-10-01
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Series: | Biology |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/10/10/1031 |