Table 2. Health-professional personal protective equipment stratified by patient risk.
| Low-Risk Patient | High-risk or Positive patient |
| Surgical mask 1 | Respiratory PPE (FFP2/FFP3 mask) 2 |
| Gloves 3 | Two pairs of gloves 3 |
| Booties/shoe covers | Booties/shoe covers |
| Disposable hairnet | Disposable hairnet |
| Protective eyewear (goggles or disposable face shield) | Protective eyewear (goggles or disposable face shield) |
| Water-proof disposable gowns 4 | Water-proof disposable gowns 4 |
1
DIN EN 14683:2019-6
2
DIN EN 149:2001-10
3
DIN EN 420/DIN EN 374
4
DIN EN 14126:2004-01