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Call for FFP3 masks to be made available for all health workers
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All health and social care staff potentially in contact with Covid-19 patients should be provided with FFP3 respirators in order to mitigate the increased risks from new strains of coronavirus, an industry body has said.
As little is known about how infectious new virus variants are and whether there are differences in how they are transmitted, the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) said more stringent requirements for respiratory protection should be considered.
Face masks
It recommended FFP3 masks and powered respirators, which offer better comfort and fit for those working long shifts.