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In this study, alginates were applied to superficial, partial thickness burns on adults within 36 hours of injury, then left intact for up to 14 days. Wound healing (\u226595% wound epithelialization) and pain were measured. Twenty-one burns were reviewed on ten patients. Per the initial protocol, six patients were reviewed every 3 to 5 days, with removal of only secondary dressings, until days 13 to 14, when the alginate dressings were removed. One patient was reviewed every 3 to 5 days until day 10, when a clinic nurse removed the alginate dressing. Restrictions on movement during the COVID pandemic necessitated a protocol change, with only one review at approximately day 14 for removal of alginate and secondary dressings; three patients were reviewed in this manner. Burns on all patients were 100% epithelialized at the time of final review and there were no complications, such as scarring, infection, or need for grafting. 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