Fun Friday- Making face masks How to.

The CDC has now nationally strongly recommended that all citizens wear face masks when going outside of your home. 

The CDC officially recommended homemade face masks in public. As researchers have learned more about the virus and it's spread recommendations have also changed. 

Several cities and communities are now required to wear facemasks.  Since all medical masks such as N95's and surgical masks are being reserved for those who are working the front lines, we are being asked to wear homemade masks.  

If you question the efficiency of masks here are a few links that share reputable research about the efficacy of masks. tiny.cc/maskswork this is a list of compiled information from research scientist Jeremy Howard.  It provides reputable research about the efficacy of masks.

Ph.D. Biochemist at the University of Oxford and Director-General of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention states plainly: "The big mistake in the U.S. and Europe, in my opinion, is that people aren't wearing masks"  This virus is transmitted by droplets and close contact.  Droplets play a very important role-you've got to wear a mask because when you speak, there are always droplets coming out of your mouth.  Many people have asymptomatic or presymptomatic infections.  if they are wearing face masks, it can prevent droplets that carry the virus from escaping and infecting others.

NCBI.NLM.NIH.GOV - conclusion/significance "any type of general mask use is likely to decrease viral exposure and infection risk on a population level, in spite of imperfect fit and imperfect adherence, personal respirators providing most protection.  Masks worn by patients may not offer as great a degree of protection against aerosol transmission.

Masks to sew for children:https://www.craftpassion.com/face-mask-sewing-pattern/

Joann's Fabric has 3 different face masks with how to's and patterns here: https://www.joann.com/make-to-give-response/?ranEAID=je6NUbpObpQ&ranMID=43312&ranSiteID=je6NUbpObpQ-bp6cKtpEtKDDyCTprroLMg&utm_campaign=2454844

Olson Mask pdf pattern:

https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/filesimages/Coronavirus/003902oo-1%20Olson%20Mask%20V07.pdf

No sew mask

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 Just remember: A mask  — homemade or otherwise — in no way reduces the need for staying at home as much as possible if you are able, and for social and physical distancing

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Flatten the curve, slow the spread, reduce the risks NOW, and we can all get back to life sooner.