Minimum components of personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent infections in confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19
| Protection | Suggested PPE |
| Respiratory protection | FFP2 or FFP3 respirator |
| Eye protection | Goggles or face shield |
| Body protection | Long-sleeved water-resistant gown |
| Hand protection | Gloves |
It is also suggested to use a: FFP3 respirator when performing an aerosol-generating procedure; single-use plastic apron on top of the non-water-resistant gowns if long-sleeved water-resistant gowns are not available; and goggles that fit the contours of the user's face and are compatible with the respirator. Reproduced from [5] with permission of the ECDC.