Maybe in Africa, it would be better not to wear the suits, since contamination may be coming from the suits. One of the Americans did not have contact with the patients, but was one of those responsible for decontaminating the suits.
They probably have to wear the suits again right after they have been “decontaminated” in Africa. I don’t imagine they have a lot of spare suits in some of those countries.
Hopefully in out hospitals, we have more advanced technology for handling the decontamination of the suits than the Africans have.
The chance of CERTAIN contamination from not wearing PPE is probably less desirable than the POSSIBLE chance of inappropriately handling one when you take it off.
Ken Isaacs testimony here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUKkP9qBpjQ
One millimeter of exposed skin is a death warrant.
The suits do not get “deconned.” The suits are designed to be worn once and then incinerated.
Doffing the gear is a methodical process of slowly turning each layer inside-out and stepping through successive decon areas until you step across the “clean-line” and toss your gloves.
The suits do not get “deconned.” The suits are designed to be worn once and then incinerated.
Doffing the gear is a methodical process of slowly turning each layer inside-out and stepping through successive decon areas until you step across the “clean-line” and toss your gloves.