Message for primary care re N95 masks

Please see the following information to share with primary care networks:
 

• N95 masks are available for primary care for activities where they are required
• These activities are
  • assessment of people with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 infection
  • swabbing for Covid-19
• N95 masks are not required for giving Covid-19 vaccinations or other no respiratory/Covid presentations
• The PPE guidance for vaccination can be found here – Operating Guidelines – Appendix I; page 75

 

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