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The Swiss National COVID-19 Science Task Force
Publications:
Policy Briefs
The expert groups of the Swiss National COVID-19 Science Task Force address urgent questions about the COVID-19 crisis in policy briefs. They reflect the Task Force's current understanding of the subject and will be updated as necessary in line with new studies or other data.
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Considerations regarding the mandatory use of FFP masks for the general population
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Clarification on face mask types, architecture, quality, handling, test and certification procedures
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Recommendations on minimal specifications for community masks and their use
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Recommendation for healthcare facilities in Switzerland for storing protection FFP masks following the norm EN149 (FFP1-3, N95, or equivalent):
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Role of Face masks as part of non-pharmaceutical interventions against coronavirus disease:
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Recommendation for test methods and minimal specifications for community masks:
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Recommendation for healthcare facilities in Switzerland for sterilizing protection FFP masks following the norm EN149 (FFP1-3, N95, or equivalent) with vapor hydrogen peroxide:
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Sterilisation recommendation FFP masks:
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Procurement quality – Regulations on non-conforming face masks:
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Benefits of wearing masks in community settings where social distancing cannot be reliably achieved: