New PPE that protects medics better than masks

A NEW Covid-safe ‘hood’ can offer NHS workers more protection from the virus than standard PPE.

The Morecambe Bay Hood is a full-face, cleanable and reusable head and neck covering that is connected to a wearable air filter via a tube that delivers clean air continuously.

It also has noise reduction technology and a clear plastic screen at the front, allowing staff to communicate with patients more easily — currently a challenge with masks.

The hood, developed by BAE Systems, will be supplied to NHS hospitals — beginning in Lancashire and South Cumbria — from this month.