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Es posible esterilizar las máscaras N95 y los barbijos quirúrgicos

N95 and Surgical Face Mask Sterilization Is Feasible

N95 and Surgical Face Mask Sterilization Is Feasible

This study shows re-sterilization of N95 and KN95 surgical face masks is indeed feasible, though not all techniques will render the same results and not all protection elements will keep filtration capacity.  COVID-19 has produced, among other things, a shortage of healthcare protection gear.  The CDC has suggested reusing face masks to overcome this shortage. 

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