In the U.S., we are producing 35 million respirators per month. More than 500,000 respirators are on the way to two of the more critically impacted areas, New York and Seattle, with arrivals expected starting tomorrow. Read full statement here:
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To fight
#COVID19
& support healthcare workers, we have doubled our global output of N95 respirators to an annual rate of over 1.1 billion per year, or nearly 100 million per month. Read more:
Duct tape, air filters & a box fan. This
#DIY
movement caught the eye of 3M scientists & after testing, the results are clear: the
#CorsiRosenthalBox
works! Thank you,
@JimRosenthal4
&
@CorsIAQ
for your relentless advocacy for clean indoor air.
With 125 patents & counting, 3M scientist Audrey Sherman is making history & inspiring others along the way. Meet the first "100-Patent Woman" at 3M.
@WomenScienceDay
#WomenInScience
The
#CorsiRosenthalBox
movement continues to take classrooms by storm, and we can confidently say that this
#DIY
air purifier works! Tested by 3M scientists, Corsi-Rosenthal Boxes are proven to capture unwanted airborne particles. 🦠 Show us your DIY CR Box in the comments below!
We were honored to welcome the
@VP
& a delegation including Minnesota
@GovTimWalz
,
@US_FDA
Commissioner
@SteveFDA
& other health officials to 3M’s global HQ today. 3M CEO Mike Roman shared how 3M’s people, products & technology are helping combat the
#coronavirus
.
We are currently operating at maximum production to get respirators and other equipment from our plants to the doctors, nurses and first responders who desperately need them as quickly as possible. 2/3
Congratulations to Anika Chebrolu, America's Top
#YoungScientist
of 2020! Learn more about her winning 3M
@DiscoveryEd
Young Scientist Challenge invention: 🧫🦠🧪
Update from CEO Mike Roman on
#COVID19
: 3M has a unique and critical responsibility in pandemic preparedness and response – a responsibility I and all our people take very seriously. 1/3
As wildfire smoke continues to impact air quality levels, 3M scientists offer tips & resources for such hazardous conditions. Proper protection like an N95 respirator can help reduce your inhalation of very fine particles.
#AirQuality
See the full tips:
Follow along with Sarah (IG: multitaskingmombrain) to build your own
#CorsiRosenthalBox
. All you need for this
#DIY
project is duct tape, air filters & a box fan. Thanks for kick-starting this movement
@JimRosenthal4
&
@CorsIAQ
!
To get critical supplies to frontline workers, we're working with partners to expedite distribution. This includes air shipping N95 respirators directly from our South Dakota plant to areas in the US where they are needed most.
#coronavirus
#COVID19
Did you know that sound can impact your overall well-being? Experience how we’re putting science to work at
#SXSW
, to show the benefits of a quieter world around you.
#WonderWithUs
We have not increased the prices charged for respirators as a result of this global crisis, and we commit to not increasing current pricing for respirators being used to help address the pandemic.
The haunt is on for fresher air! 🦇
The DIY
#CorsiRosenthalBox
has been tested by 3M scientists to be effective at capturing unwanted airborne particles, including viruses. 🧐🦠
Share your own "bat" to the bone CR Box with us below!
📸:
@VivFunk
#halloween
#CRBox
#DIY
We thank
@Ford
for their partnership to help meet the surge in demand for personal protective equipment for health care workers fighting on the front lines of
#COVID19
. Learn more:
#coronavirus
@TRyanGregory
Hi Ryan -- We are always open to our customers' suggestions and ideas!
Please be assured that we have shared your feedback internally with the relevant team to be worked on.
Due to
#coronavirus
, we are receiving an increased demand for respirators & increased volume of inquiries. Please visit these links for more information:
•Respiratory Protection FAQ: General Public:
•Our response to coronavirus:
Lessons from the 2002 SARS outbreak allowed us to mobilize operations & invest in surge capacity. This has allowed us to double global respirator production in response to
#COVID19
in just 2 months. Read more here via
@BW
:
#coronavirus
A message from CEO Mike Roman outlining 3M's additional plans to address PPE shortages. Our gratitude goes out to all of the healthcare workers and first responders at the front lines. Read full statement here:
#coronavirus
#COVID19
The distinction between a mask and a respirator is important. Learn more about how N95 respirators have become a critical tool to protect frontline healthcare providers in the fight against
#COVID19
.
Have you ever made a homemade spectroscope before? Now you can! Follow along with
@thephysicsgirl
for a new 3M
#ScienceAtHome
experiment! Share with your friends to explore all the DIY science you can do right at home.