FACE masks and coverings have become a normal part of daily life during the coronavirus pandemic. There are various grades of masks from disposable, medical grade and reusable, and an FFP3 mask is … ...

Many people are turning to higher grade face coverings such as N95, FFP2 and FFP3 respirator face masks now that advice has changed as we understand more about the spread of coronavirus. Here’s ...

FFP3 masks can cut infection by up to 100% (Picture: Chesnot/Getty Images) It’s hard to remember a time before face masks as they have become such a normal part of daily life during the Covid-19 ...

"Upgrading the equipment so that FFP3 masks are offered to all healthcare workers caring for patients with Covid-19 could reduce the number of infections, keep more hospital staff safe and remove ...

The FFP3 face masks differ from the common surgical kind as they are both thicker and come with a filter. FFP3 masks are made of a synthetic fibre, which allows them to filter out finer particles.

While surgical masks are used as personal protective equipment in hospitals, FFP3 respirators are recommended for staff who are dealing with Covid-19 patients and “for all aerosol generating ...

FFP3 masks have a close fit and are specifically designed to filter out aerosols. Huge impact. In the weeks following this move, the rate of infections among healthcare workers on red wards ...