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A day after White House Health Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci announced that the use of protective goggles can help curb the spread of COVID-19,UF Health is recommending that all healthcare workers wear them.
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According to Public Relations Specialist for UF Health Ken Garcia, “In accordance with CDC guidelines, we are now recommending our health care workers use eye protection in addition to a face mask while in any clinical setting. This includes safety glasses or a face shield.”
The use of an N95 mask and eye protection was required only for those treating a known COVID-19 positive patient until today. The change in policy is part of “our ongoing effort to reduce the potential exposure to COVID-19, ” Garcia said.
Spokesperson for Alachua County Public Schools Jackie Johnson said that as of July 30th, the only required PPE for students returning to in-person school will be a face mask.
“We’ve actually already ordered thousands of face shields,” she said, “and continue to consult with the Health Department and our UF experts about issues like this.”
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