Universal Use Of Face Masks For Success Against COVID-19

Surgical masks are made up of different layers that function as a filter and must have a bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE) greater than 95%. There are different classifications of the masks, but the most basic classification is the one based on the Bacterial Filtration Efficiency, there being in this sense 2 types of surgical masks, to which the Fluid Resistance (R) is added:

·         Standard Type I mask, with a bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE) equal to or greater than 95%

·         Standard Type II mask, with a bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE) ≥ 98% and a particle filtration efficiency (EFP) ≥ 95%

Fluid or splash resistance

The material is tested and the resistance it offers to the entrance of liquids at different pressures is verified, thus obtaining a Low Protection (splash repellent), Moderate Protection (splash resistant) and High Protection (fluid resistant).

In cases of virus (such as influenza, coronavirus, ...), health authorities usually recommend the use of FFP2 protection masks in those people who are related to patients suspected of virus or even patients in whom said virus has been confirmed. .

In this regard, a few days ago the Health Department of the Basque Government published the Epidemiological Surveillance Protocols in relation to the Coronavirus and establishes that health personnel in contact with patients suspected or confirmed of infection for coronavirus, use fluid resistant surgical masks uk.


There are uk made surgical face masks of different shapes and fastening modes, which can determine small differences in terms of the effectiveness of the fastening, comfort, it is very important that you have a good fit of the contour to the face in order to minimize entry and air outlet from the sides, air that would not have any filtering process.

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