Italian Engineers Turn Snorkeling Masks Into Life-Saving Ventilators
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Italy has become the new hot spots for the COVID-19 virus, and as the number of infected continues to rise, so does the demand for qualified specialists and necessary equipment.
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Meet Cristian Fracassi, the man behind the COVID snorkel mask
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European researchers retrofit snorkel masks for coronavirus fight
European researchers retrofit snorkel masks for coronavirus fight
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Dräger X-plore 6300 full-face respirator mask with Rd40 thread connection, NIOSH-approved, 40mm filter connection
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European researchers retrofit snorkel masks for coronavirus fight