Table 1.

WHO recommendations for the use of PPE.

Personal Protective Equipment	Characteristics	Standards
Masks (Medical Health Worker)	•Medical masks •Appropriate breathability •Clear to identify faces	•EN 14,683 Type II, IIR •ASTM F2100 minimum level 1 or equivalent
Face Shield	•Good visibility •Adjustable bands to attach firmly •Fog resistant •Full coverage on the sides and along the length of the face •Might be reusable or disposable	•EU PPE Regulation 2016/425 •EN 166 •ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 Or demonstrate equivalent set of standards
Particulate Respirator, Grade N95 or FFP2 or higher	•Good breathability •Must not collapse against mouth	•Minimum N95 respirator, according to NIOSH 42, CFR 84 •Minimum FFP2, according to EN 149 or demonstrate equivalent set of standards