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Novel Coronavirus and COVID-19 Outbreak
3M Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Considerations
The COVID-19 outbreak was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020.
3M is committed to supporting the public health and government response to the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 continues to spread globally impacting millions of lives, healthcare systems, and the global economy. Multiple new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus have emerged as the virus mutates over time The symptoms of the illness associated with this novel SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus are similar to those caused by influenza and other respiratory illnesses and include coughing, shortness of breath, fever, and difficulty breathing. The WHO and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have recommended airborne precautions for healthcare workers for certain interactions with patients with suspected or known cases of COVID-19. It is recommended to consult the latest guidance from applicable health and safety authorities for the most update to date information.
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Selection
Surgical Masks, Standard N95s, Surgical N95s: A Comparison (PDF, 102 KB)
Possible Alternatives to Surgical Filtering Facepiece Respirators: Healthcare (PDF, 1.02 MB)
Comparison of FFP2, KN95, and N95 and Other Filtering Facepiece Respirator Classes (PDF, 155.92 KB)
Respirator Selection Considerations for Small Faces (PDF, 228.46 KB)
Respiratory Protection for Airborne Exposures to Biohazards (PDF, 273.68 KB)
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Wear it Right Posters
Wear It Right Poster 3M™ Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6000 Series (PDF, 487.34 KB)
Wear it Right 7500 Series Respirator (PDF, 595.37 KB)
Wear It Right Elastomeric Full Facepiece, 6000 Series (PDF, 466.97 KB)
Wear It Right 3M™ Rugged Comfort Half Facepiece (PDF, 552.84 KB)
Wear it Right 7000 Series Full Facepiece Respirator (PDF, 486.09 KB
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References and Resources
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Helping the World respond to Covid-19In this crisis, 3M is experiencing unprecedented demand for respirators.
3M is partnering with other companies on a range of innovative solutions to protect healthcare workers and first responders.
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Important facts about counterfeit respiratorsDon’t assume you can tell how well a respirator works by looking at it, or that a counterfeit respirator could substitute. 3M respirators are designed to be easy to use but the science and quality manufacturing that makes them effective are not so easy. Don’t endanger yourself or others by making the mistake of thinking that fake respirators look ok so they must work ok.
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Supporting Health Care ProvidersEvery day, health care workers on the front lines put themselves at risk to ensure others are cared for. 3M Medical offers resources and information to help protect providers and patients, especially during this challenging time.
