PPE Kits Usage Preventing Coronavirus Transmission
Personal protective equipment (PPE) refers to specialized equipment or clothing worn by frontline workers, including medical and sanitation workers, for protection against infectious diseases and materials. A standard PPE kit includes masks, gloves, face shields, gowns, head covers, shoe covers, goggles, respirators, and eye protection units. The kit prevents any contact with an infectious agent by creating a barrier between the healthcare worker and potential infectious material. Governments across the world have laid guidelines regarding the development of PPE to prevent work-related death, illness, and injury. With the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19), the requirement for PPE kits has exponential surged, as the virus has affected every corner of the world. The virus is still affecting millions of people and is straining healthcare resources of all countries by creating high demand for this protective gear. On account of the rising prevalence of COVID-19, the personal protective eq...