Written By: Longjam Dineshwori | Updated : August 12, 2021 2:45 PM IST
Keeo Pro+ Self Sanitizing mask
Masks are our best defence against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the deadly COVID-19. How about masks that can kill coronavirus on the surface itself? This is a reality now! An Indian company has developed a mask that can trap the virus on the surface and kill it. The power comes from a unique combination of anti-microbial coating which uses organic extracts, which when mixed in a controlled environment and further applied to the mask's surface, provide a shield against the SARS- CoV-2 by not only filtering but killing the virus as well on the surface. This process is called Self Sanitizing layer by the company.
Keeo Life, the Indian company behind this ground-breaking innovation, claims that the mask is capable of killing 90% of SARS-CoV-2 on its surface in around 2 hours. The organic self-sanitizing N95/FFP2 masks are introduced under brand name 'Keeo Pro+' with a patent pending.
"Our Keeo Pro+ series for adult & kids, with their self-sanitizing layer, can kill up to 90 percent of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in around 2 hours. The state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, in Kundli, Haryana can manufacture over 2 million masks and cater to all kinds of demands. In our commitment to protect human life, the company has donated 2 million to fight against pandemic." said Amit Jain, Director-Keeo Life Pvt Ltd.
Dr. Randhir Sud- Chairman Gastroenterology, Institute of Digestive and Hepatobiliary Sciences, Medanta The Medicity Hospital, Delhi, commented that his team has been using Keeo Life Pro+ self- sanitizing masks for almost a year now, and that the masks are very effective and comfortable with high breathability.
According to the company, the masks are especially designed for children with the third COVID wave anticipated to affect them the most. "These masks provide them protection with four layered masks and offer five layered masks for adults," it said in its press release.
Keeo Life Pro+ masks are equipped with 4 protective layers for kids and 5 protective layers for adults.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has mandate masks for all school-going children despite their vaccination status, and the same is expected in India. Countries with vaccination status above 60% are re-introducing indoor masks for safety against the continued threat from SARS-CoV-2. Such masks become the need of the hour, in the times when experts are anticipating the third COVID-19 wave, the company stated.
The company also provides for personalization in terms of shapes, fit and colour as per your choice, with four unique configurations of mask size available to fit kids & adults. Further, the company said, the masks prevent the common problem of fogging on eye-wear. The best part, Keeo Life Pro+ self- sanitizing masks come at a very affordable price and are readily available on online platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, and Paytm.
The company is also the first Indian organization to get Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) certification from the Foods & Drugs Association (FDA), USA, for its N95 Respirator and Surgical Mask.
