Rational use of personal protective equipment for coronavirus disease (‎‎‎‎‎‎‎COVID-19)‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ and considerations during severe shortages: interim guidance, 6 April 2020

This document summarizes WHO’s recommendations for the rational use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in health care and home care settings, as well as during the handling of cargo; it also assesses the current disruption of the global supply chain and considerations for decision making during severe shortages of PPE.

This document does not include recommendations for members of the general community.