They used what the Hospital provided. They even improvised and wrapped scotch tape around their necks.
Aren’t you glad we don’t live in a Third World Country?
On a more serious note. It is evident someone could walk into any hospital ER at any time. Does your local hospital have the PROPER PPE to deal with it. Not a chance.
They used medical tape which was probably that paper stuff. Scotch tape, being plastic, would have sealed them better.