Apple has published a document on its official website providing details of its new usage and performance face mask. These masks are designed for health workers to help fight COVID-19.
The company announced in its day that it would donate 20 million units of masks to the United States and Europe. In addition, Tim Cook made sure that they work closely with their suppliers to design and produce a "face mask" known as Face Shields of health workers.
Apple is dedicated to establishing a global response to COVID-19. We have now received over 20M masks with our distribution thread. Our design, engineering, operations and packaging themes also work with suppliers to design, manufacture and deploy face shields for medical personnel. pic.twitter.com/3xRqNgMThX
– Tim Cook (@tim_cook) April 5, 2020
Apple is committed to facilitating global responses to COVID-19. We have now distributed more than 20 million masks throughout our distribution series.
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How Apple Shields Apple works for healthcare professionals
The section dedicated to the Face Shield mask on the Apple website is called the title “Assemble (go up) and make your face shield” and provides specific information on how health workers should wear their masks.
Apple's face mask is made of three simple things, greatly facilitates the production and production of products to send as many Face Shields as possible. In fact, according to Apple, they can fill one box per 100 units and can be assembled in less than two minutes.
The three parts on which the face mask is made are: a sheet of plastic made of sandwich, a front band and a flexible silicone cord (latex free).
How to wear a face mask
Instructions on how to insert it into the Shi Shield masks are detailed. These are the steps that health professionals must follow to meet:
1. Remove protective films from the face masks and band glue from the edges of each piece.
2. Match the holes you want between the face mask and the front cord.
3. Pass the silicone thread through the holes and stretch it to fit.
4. Repeat on the other side of the face mask.
5. Adjust your face shield.
6. You can wear your face mask and some extra protective equipment.
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How to clean an Apple face mask
Likewise, the signing of the apple bite logo is meant to include detailed instructions to health workers on how to clean the Fi Shield face mask, making sure that it completely reusable.
First, from Apple they warn that it's very important Avoid high temperatures. In addition, it is easy to handle the mask judiciously to prevent falls and kicks.
When cleaning Face Shields, Apple recommends cleaning the mask with the following chemicals:
- 70% ethanol
- 70% Isopropyl Alcohol
- 6% bleach
- 3% Hydrogen Peroxide
In the case of bleach, Apple warns that it may leave residue on the face mask.
In addition, Apple has made publicly available video downloads (.. MOV format) that provide detailed instructions on the assembly, use and operation of the Shi Shi masks.
Nike also made its own sandwich
Nike has also sought to contribute to their sand grains to help health workers combat this deadly coronavirus. The sports company has distributed the PPE mask to healthcare workers in partnership with staff from the Oregon University of Science and Health.
Here is Nike's full face shield, built to protect against COVID-19.
So far, shields have been sent to Oregon Health & Science University. Nike plans to send PPE to health programs around its HQ, including Providence, Legacy Health Systems, Kaiser Permanente + others in the OR. pic.twitter.com/g27ffqJS3h
– Lauren Thomas (@laurenthomas) April 7, 2020
From iPadízate, both of these steps seem commendable. We would like to see that two of the most important companies contribute their efforts to help us fight coronaviruses in a negative and destructive way. So much encouragement to all!
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