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https://www.jpost.com/health-science/amid-pandemic-panic-infused-cotton-can-beat-corona-and-staph-infections-618998
Argaman Technologies, an Israeli company, has developed a process for turning cotton fibers into a defensive wall of copper-infused fabric, which denies entry to germs and bacteria. The companys product is seen as a potent protection from the coronavirus. Argaman has received an order from Hong Kong for disposable face masks. The companys masks, which are deadly on contact to bacteria and viruses, are in production and will soon be available through an Amazon store. Argaman has also completed a test at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School that demonstrated a 25% reduction in health care-associated infections by changing patients’ gowns and bedding to its self-sterilizing copper-infused textiles.
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New antiviral masks from Israel may help stop deadly coronavirus
Israeli companies Sonovia and Argaman are developing reusable facemasks to help combat the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus. Sonovias technology infuses antiviral, antimicrobial zinc and copper oxide nanoparticles into textiles for facemasks. The company is seeking partners to help distribute the masks as an emergency measure. Argaman is nearing commercialization of a reusable, washable, breathable antiviral facemask called Bio-Block. The first 20,000 Bio-Block masks are in production and will retail for about $50.
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