As coronavirus looms, a hospital begins sterilizing masks for reuse

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As coronavirus looms, a hospital begins sterilizing masks for reuse

MARCH 21, 2020 8:08:18 AM

Masks are certified for one-time use only. But Thursday, the center began an experimental procedure to decontaminate its masks with ultraviolet light and reuse them. Administrators plan to use each mask for a week or longer.