PPE & CoVID-19 Blog

28-Aug-2022

The Benefits of ViraCoat’s Masks in Healthcare Settings

Personal protective equipment (PPE) in healthcare settings has been talked about a lot in the media recently. In the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, there were mass shortages across the globe with the general public being urged not to buy the much-needed equipment for themselves. Once production was increased ...

19-Aug-2022

ViraCoat’s Neutrapodal Coating Protects Against All Known COVID-19 Variants

Key Definitions Mutation: A mutation is a single change in the genetic code of a virus. Mutations happen frequently and can make the virus more transmissible or better at evading our immune systems and vaccines. Variant: With enough of a mutation from the original genetic code, a virus will be deemed as a new variant. ...

12-Aug-2022

How ViraCoat’s Neutrapodal Technology Works Against The Seasonal Flu

COVID-19 isn’t the only airborne disease our global population is faced with. Flu season comes around every year with varying levels of severity for those who catch it. While it’s not as deadly as coronavirus, the World Health Organisation estimates that there are 290,000 to 650,000 influenza-related respiratory ...

05-Aug-2022

The Astounding Physics of N95 Masks

We’re more than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic and, in general, everyone is much more familiar with the different types of masks that are available. Our Chief Scientific Officer, Professor Munir, breaks down what he sees as the biggest differences between them in this article. What we’ve come to appreciate ...

27-Jun-2022

How Face Masks Actually Protect You From COVID-19

Unlike other face masks that rely on physically blocking viral particles to provide protection, our virucidal PPE is uniquely designed to kill 99.9% of SARS-CoV-2 within 5 minutes of contact*. Face masks have been a regular part of life over the past two years. Along with lockdowns, vaccination drives, and celebrities ...

08-Jun-2022

Are Face Masks Still Necessary?

Face mask use is declining among the general public, but it shouldn’t be. Face mask mandates, or the lack thereof, are wildly varied across the globe. In some places, restrictions were eased due to a decrease in daily infection rates, in others, the community had decided that enough was enough. Due to these mandate ...

23-May-2022

What is an FFP2 / FFP3 face mask?

Not all masks are created equal! Despite this, many people don’t know the difference between various kinds of masks or the ratings masks come with. We discussed the different types in a previous post, but in this article, we will be looking at what FFP2 and FFP3 mean. What are FFP standards? FFP stands for ...

18-May-2022

Are Disposable or Reusable Masks Better

There has been a lot of discussion around whether a reusable or disposable mask is better in the fight against COVID-19 and other viruses. While each has its pros and cons, for many there is no clear winner. Understanding where each has its drawbacks is essential to making the right decision for your health. Reusable ...

06-May-2022

ViraCoat’s ISO Certifications and What They Mean

What is ISO? The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) is a global, independent, non-governmental organisation that develops standards to ensure quality and safety. “ISO was founded with the idea of answering a fundamental question: what’s the best way of doing this?” To ensure its standards ...

27-Apr-2022

The Story Behind ViraCoat’s Virucidal Face Masks

“It’s real kryptonite for viruses” — the story behind ViraCoat’s virucidal technology begins about two years ago when researcher Brian Eatwell came across an article outlining old methods of using bronze to ward off diseases and infections. Mr Eatwell has worked with metals and polymers for almost three ...

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