A task force in Peterborough is working to create a process to decontaminate and recycle N95 masks for health-care workers as local supplies are depleted during the coronavirus pandemic.
The group includes Peterborough and the Kawarthas Economic Development, the Innovation Cluster, Trent University, GMP and Health and Safety Consulting, Peterborough County (representing Peterborough Paramedics) and Lifestyle Home Products.
Recently, Peterborough Public Health gave permission to paramedics and the Peterborough Regional Health Centre to not throw out used N95 masks in case of emergency.
As of Wednesday, Peterborough Paramedics say they have a two-week supply left. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Acc