Health risks associated with face masks treated with a silver-based biocide for protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection
In this scientific advisory report, which offers guidance to public health policy-makers, the Superior Health Council of Belgium provides a risk assessment of textile face masks treated with a silver-based biocide for protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection.
This report aims at providing policy-makers with guidance on the handling of and the scientific research on textile face masks.
This report was revised in 2024.
The latest version can be found here.
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Advies 9654 - Gezondheidsrisico’s van mondmaskers behandeld met zilverbiocide
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