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INTRODUCTION The current pandemic of novel Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has created a significant shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) in many countries of the world, stressing medical services during this crisis. Along with addressing problems of demand and supply mismatch, there also need to ensure procurement of high quality PPEs that provide both safety and comfort to users. The purpose of this article is to review existing standards and recommendations on the technical aspects of PPE. Areas covered: For this review, MEDLINE, Google Scholar, and Research Gate were searched. Studies reporting technical aspects of component of PPE including mask and respirator, gown and coverall, gloves, goggles, face shields or visors, and boots, are included in this review. Expert commentary: The design and materials of PPE needs further research, which might have minimal carriage of infective biological load like use of antimicrobial repellent finishes along with adequate tensile strength and breathability through the fabric. Respirators should have least resistance while providing maximum protection; goggles should not have fogging. Also, there is need of formulating universal technical specifications for medically used PPE, and ensuring easy availability of testing facility.
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