Major Breakthrough in Corona Virus Protection

CANARY WHARF, U.K. - Nov. 3, 2020 - PRLog -- THE WORLDS FIRST FACEMASK TESTED AND PROVEN TO INACTIVATE COVID19

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Tests carried out by the Instituto de Medicina Molecular on the face mask attest to its capacity to inactivate the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19.

• This joint project has led to the development of an innovative textile face mask, designed and made in Portugal.

The face mask has successfully passed all the tests carried out at the Instituto de Medicina Molecular João Lobo Antunes (iMM; Lisbon, Portugal), which makes it the first mask capable of inactivating the virus that causes COVID-19. The industrial, academic and scientific communities have joined forces to work on this innovative project aimed at developing a high-performance reusable face mask made entirely in Portugal. This mask had already been certified as having antimicrobial protection and is now also capable of inactivating the SARS-CoV-2 virus which causes COVID-19.

The face mask, which is a result of the joint work between the manufacturer the technological centre CITEVE, iMM, and the University of Minho, is therefore the first reusable mask to inactivate the new coronavirus, that causes COVID-19. Considering the current pandemic, the aim of this project from the very start has been to increase personal protection, making technical apparel accessible to as many people as possible. Developed in techno fabric with several different layers, these masks are water repellent, comfortable, and easy to wear. Another major advantage of this innovative product is that it is reusable, which means that it protects not only people but the environment too as less waste is produced and further sources of contamination are prevented.

Tests carried out by the iMM assess how effective the masks are in inactivating the new coronavirus. The face masks feature an innovative coating that neutralises the SARS-CoV-2 virus when it comes in contact with the fabric. This protective coating remains effective even after 50 washes. As a result, due to the viral inactivation capacity, these masks offer a high level of additional protection.
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