Pinch of PPE News
Should you wear a mask while exercising?
A surgical mask, also called a medical mask, is the type of simple mask that healthcare workers wear to protect themselves against airborne viruses and bacteria. Correct use of a surgical mask can prevent the wearer from becoming sick from airborne diseases such as influenza and, most recently, the coronavirus....
Can you decontaminate an N95 mask?
N95 masks are respirators which protect the wearer from viruses, bacteria and dust by filtering out at least 95% of airborne particles. They are designed to be one-use masks, which means that you dispose of them once you are done wearing them. However, sometimes, this may not be possible –...
Protectly donates 4,600 (Surgical & N95) masks to the Multnomah County in Portland, OR
As a grassroots organization, Protectly has always focused on giving back to the community wherever we can. In 2020, it has never been more important to help others and to share whatever resources, time, and energy you have. One of the ways in which the team at Protectly likes to...
What are Respokare NIOSH N95 masks?
In 2020, it seems like everyone is talking about face masks. Surgical masks, home-made cloth masks, N95 masks... and now, the latest topic of conversation is the Respokare NIOSH N95 mask. Repokare N95 mask has made many headlines in the news having been featured in Men's Health, SF Gate, Rolling...
Staying protected during travel
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a lot of the world’s activities on hold. Festivals are cancelled, travel between countries is severely limited, and even travel between different states is tightly controlled and stressful. However, life goes on, and you may find yourself needing to travel on a plane. In this...