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The president of Burnaby-based Vitacore is offering to donate thousands of N95-equivalent respirators to B.C. COVID-19 vaccination clinics.

The updated mask guidance has raised some questions as to whether children should be wearing respirators, and if so, what should parents keep in mind before purchasing such devices for kids.

Article content The way a COVID-19 variant ripped through the Vancouver Canucks since March 30 is yet another reminder of the importance of wearing a mask to protect yourself and others from infection. Canucks players were on the ice without masks while interacting with Adam Gaudette, the initial positive case, before he tested positive. They did so again the next day when Gaudette was pulled off the ice mid-practice after his positive result was delivered to the team. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or COVID-19: Canucks’ outbreak a story about...

Article content Mikhail Moore is fuelled by the knowledge that more can be done, despite the remarkable progress that he has every reason to celebrate. Vitacore Industries Inc., of which the one-time resident of Swift Current is the president, has manufactured more than 15 million masks since last spring. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Rob Vanstone: Swift work by Vitacore produces millions of masks Back to video The number is eye-popping — especially when you consider the time frame — but Moore and everyone involved with the Burnaby, B.C...

Share this article Share this article VANCOUVER, BC, March 1, 2021 /CNW/ -  Vitacore Industries Inc. has received Health Canada Authorization for its CAN99 respirator on February 19, 2021, becoming the first Canadian made N99 equivalent single-use respirator. The B.C. manufactured CAN99 achieved 99-100% filtration efficiency in national and international assessments. Vitacore's newly designed CAN99, an N99 equivalent respirator was created to provide the highest level of protection for Canadian frontline and health care workers. With a 100% max filtration, low inhalation/exhalation resistanc...