After a close call with COVID, an Edmonton ER doctor has devised a device designed to better protect health care workers and other patients from the virus. The result is a simple-looking device that creates a tent around a patient's head and neck. The tent works as a containment system to stop the spread of COVID-19 particles to health-care workers and nearby patients. Edmonton AM 6:31 A new 'Covid Tent' keeps doctors safe when intubating A close call for an Edmonton doctor has inspired a new device that keeps health professionals COVID-free. He said the feedback he's heard from other health-care workers so far is encouragement to get it in use as soon as possible.

Source: CBC News November 15, 2020 14:03 UTC