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I've seen hospitals use hepa air filters before this new coronavirus outbreak. can hepa filters pull viruses out of the air such as in a work office?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

No: Virus are smaller than 0.3 microns. You may visit this site for info on this topic and N95 masks: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/personal-protective-equipment-infection-control/masks-and-n95-respirators

Answered 2/12/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: These high quality filters can help but it still won't protect you if someone sneezes or coughs in your face.

Answered 5/28/2020

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I've seen hospitals use hepa air filters before this new coronavirus outbreak. can hepa filters pull viruses out of the air such as in a work office?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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