Hospitals across Manitoba will begin to save "gently used" N95 masks instead of throwing them out as part of a backup plan in case the supply of the protective equipment becomes limited during the coronavirus pandemic. "Soiled, wet, damp and stained N95 masks will continue to be discarded." Earlier this week, a Manitoba research team shared preliminary results of a study that explored four different methods of sterilization on four different commonly found N95 masks. (John Woods/The Canadian Press)Siragusa said staff aren't being asked to don used masks just yet, but research on the technique will continue. (Ivanoh Demers/Radio-Canada)Kumar said N95 masks should be reserved for health care workers only and said people should not be trying to decontaminate their personal masks at home.

Source: CBC News April 04, 2020 22:52 UTC