Posted by Ann Caluori | Thu, 18/03/2021 - 11:35
An editorial published this morning in the SOM’s journal Occupational Medicine summarises briefly a range of evidence which outlines how a) underestimating the risk of aerosol transmission of virus; and b) inadequate supplies of filtering facepiece respirators left many healthcare workers inadequately protected against inhaling aerosols containing the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19.
The authors argue for upgrading respiratory protective equipment for all healthcare workers; and for government agencies and employers to learn lessons so that healthcare workers are better protected against this and future pandemics.
Read the editorial here.