Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) have become an emblem during the fight against coronavirus. Like masks, gowns and coveralls are identified as critical components of isolation precautions against harmful pathogens. As the number of COVID-19 cases grow tremendously in the United States, the demand for PPE increases. By Zayba Syed WHY PROTECTIVE GARMENTS? Healthcare workers wear protective garments to prevent the transmission of microorganisms. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have designated three routes of transmission. CONTACT – DIRECT (PHYSICAL CONTACT)/INDIRECT CONTACT (CONTACT WITH A CONTAMINATED SURFACE) BETWEEN AN INFECTED PERSON AND SUSCEPTIBLE PERSON THROUGH THE SKIN AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES…
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