Wednesday, April 15, 2020 NIAID Study Validates 3 Decontamination Methods for Re-Use of N95 Respirators N95 respirators can be decontaminated effectively and maintain functional integrity for up to three uses, according to NIAID scientists who conducted their study in a controlled laboratory setting. N95 respirators are designed for single-use and are worn by healthcare providers to reduce exposure to airborne infectious agents, including the virus that causes COVID-19. The study evaluated four decontamination methods and the authors concluded that vaporized hydrogen peroxide, ultraviolet light and 70-degree Celsius dry heat can be effective. The authors urge anyone decontaminating an N95 respirator to check the fit and seal over the face before each re-use. The results were posted to Medrxiv prior to peer-review to assist the public health response to COVID-19. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases  |  National Institutes of Health Update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your e-mail address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact Subscriber Help. This service is provided to you at no charge by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). This email was sent to myhcistech.healthnews360@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · 5601 Fishers Lane · Bethesda, MD 20892 · 1-866-284-4107