Adam MacVicar from Global News interviews CEO Beau Taylor at the First Defence Calgary facility about their Canadian Made Medical Masks.
Global News: From masks to tests, Calgary companies stepping up in COVID-19 fight
CEO Beau Taylor chats with Global News Calgary about the Calgary manufacturing facility. “First Defence has been a distributor based in Calgary since 2015, and spent the early days of the pandemic importing medical supplies for organizations and companies that were beginning to adjust to the new normal.”
Beau Taylor chats with Sue Deyell & Andrew Schultz at Global News Radio 770 CHQR
Global News Radio 770 CHQR chats to CEO of First Defence Face Masks, Beau Taylor. Sue and Andrew ask Beau questions about the Calgary manufacturing facility and how it will have such a positive economic benefit on the Canadian economy.
3-layer masks with filter now recommended, Canada’s top doctor says
Canada’s top doctor has unveiled new recommendations for non-medical masks, saying they should be made of at least three layers and stressing their importance as the country heads indoors for winter amid a surging COVID-19 case count.
COVID-19: How to safely use a non-medical mask or face covering
When worn properly, a person wearing a non-medical mask or face covering can reduce the spread of his or her own infectious respiratory droplets.
Follow these Do’s and Don’ts on how to properly wear a medical or non-medical mask.
Which Mask Is Better at Preventing The Coronavirus? N95 Masks vs. Surgical Masks
Scientists have actually randomized people to wear N95 or regular surgical masks, then tracked how many people got infected with colds and flus similar to the coronavirus. This data can tell us whether N95 or surgical masks are more effective at preventing transmission of viruses. The results surprised me.
Which mask is most effective? Comparison of Mask Standards, Ratings, and Filtration Effectiveness
Mask standards can be confusing: N95, KN95, FFP1, P2, or surgical mask? This quick run-down covers mask types, mask ratings, and their effectiveness at filtering particles.
First off, let’s start with mask types (or certification types). In general, there are 3 (or sometimes 4) types of commonly used, disposable masks. They are single-use face masks, surgical masks, and respirators.