N95 masks may be most effective at stopping COVID-19 spread, say researchers
The researchers noted that airborne transmission by respiratory aerosol droplets produced during coughing and sneezing is the dominant mode of spreading for infectious diseases such as COVID-19.
Aug 27, 2020, 17:34 PM IST
Over two crore N95 masks, one crore PPE kits distributed to states free of cost: Heath Ministry
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday said that more than two crore N95 masks and over 1 crore PPEs have been distributed free of cost by the Centre to the states, since April 1.
Jul 03, 2020, 15:11 PM IST
Centre distributed over two crore N-95 masks, one crore PPE kits to states free of cost, says Health Ministry
Till now, 7.81 lakh PPEs and 12.76 lakh N95 masks have been supplied in Delhi, 11.78 lakh PPEs and 20.64 N95 masks in Maharashtra, and 5.39 lakh PPEs and 9.81 lakh N95 masks in Tamil Nadu by the Health Ministry.
Jul 03, 2020, 15:07 PM IST
Health Ministry vows to ensure quality of PPEs, says over 3 lakh kits being manufactured everyday
The statement comes in the wake of some new reports expressing concern about the quality of personal protective equipment (PPE) coveralls.
May 25, 2020, 14:00 PM IST
Coronavirus COVID-19: Pulkit Samrat urges fans to make masks at home, leave N95 masks for doctors and volunteers
Pulkit Samrat has been an extremely active force during the COVID-19 crisis which has taken over the world. The actor is doing everything he can to help with the crisis. Due to the widespread nature of this pandemic, supplies keep running low including essential medical supplies like N95 masks, which are necessary for the people dealing with the virus at the forefront.
Apr 10, 2020, 16:47 PM IST
