The coronavirus pandemic has created worldwide shortages of N95 respirators. We analyzed 4 decontamination methods for effectiveness in deactivating severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 virus and effect on respirator function. Our results indicate that N95 respirators can be decontaminated and reused, but the integrity of respirator fit and seal must be maintained.
Keywords: COVID-19; N95 respirator; SARS-CoV-2; coronavirus disease; decontamination; respiratory infections; severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; viruses; zoonoses.