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UK COVID Levels Increase: Are you Face Mask Ready?

Do I have to wear a face mask in the UK?

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While it could be easy to forget that Coronavirus is still around, the latest government figures suggest this is far from the case. COVID infection levels in the UK rose by almost 30% in the first week of July and the Office for National Statistics figures found that 2,873,600 people in the community in England were estimated to have had Covid in the week ending 6 July. While vaccinations mean Coronavirus is less deadly than it once was for many, it is still highly infectious and there are still fatalities.…

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What Is Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)?

Learn about RPE and how to get the right mask.

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Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is a type of personal protective equipment (PPE) used to protect you against the inhalation of hazardous substances. There are many work environments where RPE is vital to remain safe, and others may opt to wear RPE as a precautionary measure.

Respirators are RPE that utilise filtering devices. They use filters to remove contaminants from the air being breathed in, protecting the wearer’s lungs and respiratory system. They split into two other smaller types:

  •         Powered respirators use a motor to push air through the filter, delivering a clean air supply.
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Masks in a post Covid World

Wearing a mask after restrictions lift

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With the removal of plan B government restrictions on January 27th, the requirements for masks in school classrooms and public transport are no more. The Omicron variant wave of covid 19 seems to be on its way out, aligning with the government’s decision to lift restrictions directing the UK back towards a more ‘normal’ way of life. Masks have played a vital role in preventing the spread of multiple covid variants during the pandemic. They have also become a staple item in the lead up to a more social normality.…