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Studies on N95 masks (PPE) do not harbor any pathogens (virus, bacteria that may cause disease)

Requested from DOH by R. Cuartero at 01:04 AM on Jun 30, 2023.
Purpose: Data Management
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2020 - 06/30/2023
Tracking no: #DOH-785163342290

Cuartero 01:04 AM, Jun 30, 2023 

Greetings.

1. Please provide me documents on scientific studies, clinical trials, RCTs (Randomized Clinical Trials) on N95 masks being used as personal protective equipment (PPE) against Covid-19 do not harbor any pathogens (virus, bacteria that may cause disease).

Thank you.

Receiving Officer 09:03 AM, Jun 30, 2023 

June 30, 2023

Dear Ryan,

Thank you for your request dated Jun 30, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Studies on N95 masks (PPE) do not harbor any pathogens (virus, bacteria that may cause disease).

We received your request on Jun 30, 2023 and will respond on or before Jul 21, 2023 01:04:10 AM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSC03ODUxNjMzNDIyOTAM, for request with ticket number #DOH-785163342290.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer

Maker 03:15 PM, Jun 30, 2023 

Good day!

Please be informed that we have endorsed your request to the FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION  for action. 

Kindly await for their response. 


Thank you.


July 10, 2023

Dear Ryan Cuartero,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Jun 30, 2023 01:04:10 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for Studies on N95 masks (PPE) do not harbor any pathogens (virus, bacteria that may cause disease).

Response to your request

Please be advised that the FDA-CDRRHR has no information on the scientific studies, clinical trials, RCTs (Randomized Clinical Trials) on COVID-19 PPE’s that it doesn’t harbor any pathogens (virus, bacteria that may cause disease). 

Please advise  make inquiries with the DOST or health care
professionals such as Pulmonologists and health care centers that have done clinical investigations on Personal Protective Equipment/s.

Thank you

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Thank you.

Respectfully,
FOI Decision Maker
FOI Officer

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