Table 1.

Table 1. Routes of transmission and PPE use [15].

Route of transmission	When to use	PPE
Contact precaution	> 2 m away from the patient	Gloves Apron
Droplet precaution	Within 2 m of the patient	Gloves Apron Fluid resistant surgical mask +/- Eye protection (risk assess)
Airborne precaution	Aerosol generating procedure	Gloves Fluid proof long sleeved gown Eye protection (Protective glasses) FFP3 mask