Homemade cloth masks aren't ideal, but given the present shortages of medical-grade protective gear in the midst of a pandemic, they may be the best option for some people.
The CDC recommends wearing homemade face masks in public to slow the spread of coronavirus. Experts weigh in on how to make fabric masks with a sewing machine at home, the best fabrics to use, and if they really work.
Scientists are testing everyday items to find the best protection from coronavirus. Pillow cases, flannel pajamas and origami vacuum bags are all candidates.
The current knowledge from the CDC and American Lung Association on what homemade face coverings do, how to wear them and how they can and can't help you at preventing coronavirus compared to specialized N95 masks for the medical community.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.
Amid a shortage of medical-grade masks, federal guidelines now recommend everyone wear face coverings out in public. Here's how to make your own cloth mask.
Homemade cloth masks aren't ideal, but given the present shortages of medical-grade protective gear in the midst of a pandemic, they may be the best option for some people.
The CDC recommends wearing homemade face masks in public to slow the spread of coronavirus. Experts weigh in on how to make fabric masks with a sewing machine at home, the best fabrics to use, and if they really work.
Scientists are testing everyday items to find the best protection from coronavirus. Pillow cases, flannel pajamas and origami vacuum bags are all candidates.
The current knowledge from the CDC and American Lung Association on what homemade face coverings do, how to wear them and how they can and can't help you at preventing coronavirus compared to specialized N95 masks for the medical community.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.
Amid a shortage of medical-grade masks, federal guidelines now recommend everyone wear face coverings out in public. Here's how to make your own cloth mask.
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