It is critical to emphasize that maintaining 6-feet social distancing remains important to slow the spread of the virus. Additionally, CDC is advising the use of simple cloth face coverings to slow the spread of the virus and help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others.
CDC on Homemade Cloth Face Coverings
Cloth face coverings fashioned from household items or made at home from common materials at low cost can be used as an additional, voluntary public health measure. The cloth face coverings recommended are not surgical masks or N-95 respirators. Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders, as recommended by current CDC guidance.
Bandana Face Covering (no-sew method)
Materials
- Bandana (or square cotton cloth approximately 20”x20”)
- To test the effectiveness of the fabric you are trying to use put it over you mouth and hold a candle in front of you. If the candle goes out that means air can leave the mask, therefore air can come in, try using a different fabric.
- Rubber bands (or hair ties)
- Scissors (if you are cutting your own cloth)
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