, in places where the risk of transmitting coronavirus From person to person is higher . We understand you must have questions, so we’re breaking down how this came to be and what you need to know about making, wearing, buying and donating masks.
Let’s briefly start with how homemade face masks became so huge, and why. Even before the CDC’s new recommendation, there’s been a growing grassroots trend of making face masks at home out of common materials such as cotton fabric, elastic and sometimes a filter material. If you’re considering making your own face mask for personal use, we’d like to provide some helpful resources and information before you begin.
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The main issue at hand is the severe shortage of (N masks , which help protect medical professionals like doctors and nurses from acquiring the coronavirus . Another type of medical-grade mask, surgical masks – which aren’t proven to effectively block out the tiniest particles that can transmit the respiratory virus – are also in short supply. Stores such as and Target have stopped selling N masks to the public in response to the shortage.
That’s where homemade masks come in. Although they may not be able to block out every particle, they can help in some circumstances (more below).
Homemade masks come in a variety of patterns and styles, so you’ll want to know the different options available to you – – and some hospitals recommend certain designs over others. We’ll also explain the materials you need to make a mask, where to buy premade masks and where to donate extra masks you make.
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Remember that there’s no strong evidence that homemade masks and face coverings can keep you from
It’s important to remember that homemade and hand-sewn face masks should be used in combination with appropriate (social distancing) on walks and in stores, and that thorough hand-washing is still the most advocated medical advice for healthy people to avoid acquiring the virus.
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