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To assist frontline healthcare workers to protect themselves against contracting CoVid 19 the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital Occupational Therapy Department is in the process of making visors for the hospital.

They are made out of laminated pouches, thermoplastic splinting material, neoprene and velcro. These much-needed Personal Protective Equipment are vital in providing sufficient protection against the distribution of droplets that are created by coughing or sneezing. COVID-19 can be spread by a person who has been infected before symptoms occur, if they have mild symptoms, if they have obvious symptoms, and for a short period of time after they feel better.

During the 1-2 days before people feel ill there is a rapid buildup of the virus in the body, and many virus particles can be expelled through coughing or sneezing during this time.  Researchers estimate that around 44% of infections are passed on by people who are not showing any symptoms.