The latest info and practical tips on protecting yourself from the Covid19 coronavirus. Information and open-data covering: N95 masks, surgical masks, DIY and homemade masks, air purifiers and disinfecting and washing masks.
With such similar-sounding names, it can be confusing to understand the difference between N95 and KN95 masks. What are KN95 masks, and are they the same as N95 masks? This handy chart explains the differences between N95 and KN95 masks (and all characteristics that are the same). N95 vs. KN95 … Read more
Surgical masks are designed to be worn in one direction only. However, it can be difficult to know which way round a medical face mask should go. Should the blue side face out, or in? Some surgical masks are white all over, which way round should these white face masks … Read more
Air purifiers have become incredibly popular for those looking to protect themselves against COVID-19 and other viruses. That’s not surprising. Data shows that air purifiers can filter out COVID-19. In fact, the EPA now suggests portable air purifiers be used to improve ventilation to protect against COVID-19: However, when looking … Read more
We previously discussed how HEPA filters are extremely effective at removing virus and COVID-19 sized particles. But data was lacking on how exactly air purifiers affect COVID-19 transmission and virus spread. But now, thanks to a CDC study in Georgia schools, we have data on how HEPA air purifiers can … Read more
Air purifiers are extremely effective at filtering viruses and can help reduce potential transmission. But how can air purifiers help when a person or patient is already infected and recovering from COVID-19? What should be done to safely isolate a COVID-19 patient at home? Using HEPA Air Purifiers To Help … Read more
How a hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh, quickly built COVID-19 patient isolation rooms using hospital beds, plastic cover and the Sqair HEPA air purifier. Following the COVID-19 outbreak, the CDC recommended hospitals isolate COVID-19 patients using airborne infection isolation room (AIIR). These are single person rooms with a negative air pressure … Read more
The director of the NIH Dr. Anthony Fauci has said it seems like common sense that wearing two masks is better than one. So we decided to test whether two layers of the same material is better than one layer. Note that there may be other benefits of wearing double … Read more
The coronavirus has made millions around the world regularly wear masks to reduce the spread of the virus. It is clear, masks help mitigate virus spread. But widespread mask wearing may be having another unintended benefit: lowering blood pressure for millions. With mask wearing to prevent coronavirus spread, people are … Read more
How should hospitals use air purifiers for COVID-19 protection? Since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, air purifiers for hospitals have been in great demand. Hospitals have turned to air purifiers to create the safest environment for COVID-19 protection. Can Air Purifiers Capture the Coronavirus? Yes, and very well. Air … Read more
COVID-19 has put a burden on hospitals around the globe. Hospitals have put great effort into reducing virus spread within their facilities. In addition to encouraging mask wearing and proper hygiene, Smart Air has shown that HEPA air purifiers are proven to filter out coronavirus-sized particles. Smart Air – a … Read more
