Factors to Consider When Planning to Purchase Respirators from Another Country: Including KN95 Respirators from China

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Infectious Diseases (CDC OID). Published: 5/11/2020. When there is a shortage of NIOSH-approved filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs), as we are experiencing during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, other reliable options must be found. This web page provides guidance about what to consider when purchasing respirators that meet the regulatory requirements of the countries listed in the FDA ’s Emergency Use Authorization. It details key factors that should assist potential purchasers of international respirators in making informed procurement and distribution decisions to keep their workers safe. (Text)

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Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - May 11, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news