How to wear a surgical mask to capture viruses? Should the blue side be in or out?

2023-06-07 by Johnmin

Since COVID-19 started, there has been confusion on how to correctly wear a disposable surgical mask. But does wearing face 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 …

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 …

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