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DOUBLE MASQUE [1 record]

Record 1 2021-08-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Protective Clothing
  • Hygiene and Health
OBS

A double mask consists of a mask that is layered over another, generally a non-medical mask over a medical mask. It is usually used to help improve fit and filtration.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vêtements de protection
  • Hygiène et santé
OBS

Un double masque comprend deux masques superposés, généralement un couvre-visage porté par-dessus un masque médical. Le double masque est généralement utilisé pour améliorer l'ajustement et la capacité de filtration des masques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vestimenta de protección
  • Higiene y Salud
CONT

[La] doble mascarilla [es] una recomendación impulsada por especialistas para aumentar [la] protección frente al COVID-19. Una combinación que se puede usar es una mascarilla de tela sobre una quirúrgica.

Key term(s)
  • mascarilla doble
  • máscara doble
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