I could imagine that you could get virus particles from the exterior of the protective suits when you changed out, if there weren’t additional disinfective procedures focused on the suit going on. I imagine there would have to be.
Anyone know details?
The article says the same:
‘The protective suits that Ebola workers wear provide excellent protection, but there is a danger when it is time to take the suit off.
‘It is also possible that a tiny amount of Ebola-containing liquid splashed on the protective garments, and then was transferred to her skin while removing the protective clothing.’
When I taught OSHA hazardous waste handling training there were very specific decontamination procedures for the outside of the suits that were performed while the person was still in containment or in a special recon structure built on site for things such as chemical spills.
I’ve seen video of people spraying each other down before taking the suits off...
But who knows how effective that is.
I too have suspected that getting out of the suit can cause problems.
I’m a little curious - if the virus typically enters your mouth, eyes, or nose, why not wear a military style NBC mask (gas mask). It seems this would be highly effective. Or even an air tank, like firemen wear.
but but but
the ebola “particles” are not airborne ....
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