If you own a 3D printer and are looking for ways to help medical workers, you’ve got a job to do. The Northeast Georgia Health System released instructions for creating face shields from home.

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Sandy Bozarth, manager of infection prevention and control at NGHS, said face shields are typically used to “protect the wearer’s eyes, nose and mouth from splashes, sprays and spatter.” She said all of the health system’s staff don the piece of protection when caring for patients who might have the flu, respiratory syncytial virus or other diseases spread through coughing or sneezing. Instead of using goggles when caring for those suspected of having COVID-19, the NGHS medical workers have opted for face shields, which cover the […]

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