- In areas with moderate to substantial COVID-19 activity, PPE Guidance for aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) includes the use of N95 respirators
- Colleagues should adhere to Standard Precautions and use a NIOSH-approved N95 or equivalent or higher-level respirator, gown, gloves, and eye protection. For any airborne procedures, door should be closed
- HCP working in areas with minimal to no community transmission, should continue to adhere to Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions based on anticipated exposures and suspected or confirmed diagnoses.
- This might include use of eye protection, an N95 or equivalent or higher-level respirator, as well as other personal protective equipment (PPE)
- In addition, universal use of a well-fitting facemask for source control is recommended for HCP if not otherwise wearing a respirator
- When there is no presence of infectious disease (such as those requiring droplet precautions), appropriate level mask should be worn, N95 respirators can be an option