Surgical Mask Effectiveness Depends on the Direction Its Worn?

Does Wearing Surgical Masks With the Wrong Side Out Affect Their Ability to Capture Viruses?

2021-07-282021-07-27 by Johnmin

Since COVID-19 started, there has been confusion on how to correctly where a surgical mask. But does wearing surgical masks the wrong way round affect their ability to capture viruses? Some online sources claim it doesn’t matter, like this one. Surgical masks are made up of 3 layers, and there … Read more

How Effective Are Air Purifiers for Virus Protection?

2021-07-152020-11-16 by Paddy Robertson

Peer-reviewed scientific research has shown conclusively that HEPA air purifiers capture over 99% of viruses, even viruses as small as the coronavirus. However, it’s important to remember that air purifiers are not a silver bullet for virus protection. Things to Look Out For When Using a HEPA Purifier to Protect … Read more

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