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We are going to run down some of the most common and important types of personal protective equipment (PPE) so you can get a clear overview of the different kinds of PPE and why it is so important.

PACIFICA, Calif. (AP) — Disposable masks, gloves and other types of personal protective equipment are safeguarding untold lives during the coronavirus pandemic. They’re also creating a worldwide ...

Mask-wearing has been shown to be one of the most effective (not to mention one of the easiest) ways to curb the spread of illness-causing microbes, such as coronavirus, which are transmitted via ...

Editor's note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center. N95 masks that are well past their expiration date or have been used and re-sterilized are ...

Making masks and personal protective equipment (PPE) with hydrophilic surfaces, where droplets of coronavirus spread out and dry faster, could reduce infection risk, researchers say. Since the ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Wearing masks are our new normal, and when it comes to protecting our children, it is important to choose the correct type of mask. Here from Big Time PPE is Manager Dan Obie ...

As the country grapples with surging coronavirus cases, some hospitals, clinics and nursing facilities are still struggling to maintain adequate supplies of personal protective equipment. After ...

Manufacturers on Long Island are experiencing a rare boom-and-not-quite-bust cycle when it comes to personal protective equipment. They scrambled three years ago to convert production lines to meet ...

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA)-- A program is offering free personal protective equipment to small Los Angeles County businesses as cold, flu and coronavirus cases are expected to continue surging. PPE Unite ...

Throughout the pandemic, hospitals across the U.S. have spent more than $3 billion to source personal protective equipment, according to an analysis conducted by Premier released Oct. 11. Before the ...