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Writer's pictureJon Simonnæs

Why is improved respiratory protection so important?

Mutated covid-19 viruses can increase the risk of infection. Health authorities recommend increasing the distance, from 1 to 2 meters, which can be difficult to maintain over time. Especially indoors with narrow areas and the possibility of poor or insufficient ventilation. Even in this critical and serious situation, it is important to maintain vital activities and to prevent the spread of infection. This increases the need for better protection.



Optimal protection against harmful particles and microorganisms, both for the user and fellow human beings.


Health Authorities in countries such as Austria (link), Germany, UK, and others recommend better protection against Covid-19. In addition to recommend/demand social distance from 1 to 2 meters, continuous good personal hygiene – handwash and hand disinfection – use of respirators. Filtering half mask category FFP2 (N95) will protect better than medical face masks. Category FFP3 (N99) is even better.


  1. Medical or Surgical Face masks gives one-way protection. It is better than fabric masks, by blocking the transmission of pathogens (primarily bacteria and viruses) shed in respiratory droplets and aerosols from the wearer's mouth and nose.

  2. FFP2 respirators, filtering half masks without valve protects both ways. Both you and others. Use: In situations that involve close contact with other people over time.

  3. FFP3 respirators, filtering half masks without valve. Protects both ways. Use: Health care professionals, activities that involve a high risk of transmitting infection.

NB! Regardless of whether you wear the best protective mask and eye protection, you must ensure a sufficient distance to other people and follow local infection control regulations.


Provida Medical AS provides Respirators, filtering half Masks from selected manufacturers based on the following requirements:

  • Manufacturer have produced quality products over several years (long before Covid-19)

  • User friendly design and made of quality materials (degree of filtration, skin friendly, number of filtration layers, etc)

  • Produced in Clean Room: Microbiologically clean, free of dirt, particles and microplastics, environmentally friendly packaging and waste management.

  • Controlled and certified by an independent technical inspection body (Notified Body), marked with their NB (CE) number - 4 digits.

  • The manufacturer has internal test routines and test equipment in accordance with EN 149: 2001 + A1: 2009.

Benefits for customer:

  • Access from several quality manufacturers provides opportunities for larger deliveries and faster shipping.

  • We can supply several different designs, grades of quality, quantity in packaging, with and without valve, with and without adjustable head harness.

  • Prices vary in relation to quantity, delivery time, payment terms and production date (increased demand can affect the price)

Characteristics:

  • Respirators FFP2 and FFP3 without exhalation valve seals well around the nose and mouth and prevents air leakage both for inhalation and exhalation. Protect both the user and nearby people.

  • Low breathing resistance (NB! Breathing resistance is higher than with Medical Face Mask)

  • Comfortable to use.

  • High filtration efficiency

  • Clear marking of type and areas of use

  • Masks without valve that protect the user and the environment


Meets all requirements in standard EN 149: 2001 + A1: 2009.


Provida Medical can also supply all other necessary protective products such as eye protection (spectacles, goggles, face shields), body protection (gowns, aprons, gloves, head and foot protection), disinfectants for surface and hand (alcohol based, gently to skin), but also Covid-19 rapid test kits (antigen and antibody), and Covid-19 Vaccines on request.



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