“It is distressing that users of decontaminated N95 filtering facepiece respirators are not informed adequately of the potential risks and the investigative nature of the use of FDA-approved decontamination methods… we remain opposed to any guideline issued by any federal authority that condones the use of this method.
“NNU urges the CDC and NIOSH to strengthen their guidance,” the letter concludes “to protect the nurses and other healthcare workers who are on the frontlines of this pandemic. “
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