How To Make A No-Sew Coronavirus Face Mask With Fabric
4 years, 9 months ago

How To Make A No-Sew Coronavirus Face Mask With Fabric

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The coronavirus pandemic has created an unprecedented demand for face masks in the medical profession, as millions of masks are needed to protect the doctors, nurses and other health care workers who treat COVID-19 patients. In light of the medical profession’s shortage of face masks, it’s imperative that those of us who can should refrain from buying the masks our health care workers so badly need. The next best option is making our own, and since many of us either don’t know how to sew or don’t have access to sewing supplies, no-sew DIY face masks are the best option. Tutorials for no-sew face masks We’ve gathered several no-sew mask tutorials that require very few crafting skills and can be used for your personal protection.

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The Best KN95 Face Masks For Kids To Wear Back To School
2 years, 5 months ago

The Best KN95 Face Masks For Kids To Wear Back To School

Huff Post  

Back-to-school season is upon us, and as your little ones prepare to resume their studies, the best way to help protect them from COVID -19 is with a mask or face covering. Despite most U.S. public schools making masking optional this school year, it’s still a good idea to wear one: The new BA.5 subvariant is highly transmissible, infections are …

Which mask to wear indoors to protect against Covid-19? Health official suggests
2 years, 6 months ago

Which mask to wear indoors to protect against Covid-19? Health official suggests

Live Mint  

Health experts and researchers continue to recommend wearing the face mask for personal protection against the Covid-19 virus even as countries battle the decision to issue mask mandates as Covid-19 cases continue to fluctuate. Global health leader and epidemiologist Dr Tom Frieden has said that those who are worried about getting Covid-19 infection while surrounded by others who do not …

Popular And Fashionable Face Masks From MaskC For Everyday Wear
2 years, 11 months ago

Popular And Fashionable Face Masks From MaskC For Everyday Wear

Huff Post  

MaskC MaskC offers KN95 masks in a variety of colors like earth tones and neons. Masks are no longer simply protective measures, they add touch of flair and express a little personality ― at least for the many celebrities who have sampled the fashion forward and chic mask offerings of MaskC. MaskC sells two main kinds of masks: non-woven surgical-style …

Should you wear a cloth mask, or an N95 to avoid Omicron? US health experts answer
2 years, 11 months ago

Should you wear a cloth mask, or an N95 to avoid Omicron? US health experts answer

India TV News  

Highlights Cloth and surgical masks do nothing for protection from ambient virus, said a US top expert Evidence of the the N95's superiority to the cloth mask has been well-documented. "Cloth and surgical masks do absolutely nothing for protection from ambient virus," said Chad Roy, a microbiologist at Tulane University School of Medicine, referring to the virus spreading through the …

Where To Get Kids' KN95 Masks And Surgical Masks
2 years, 11 months ago

Where To Get Kids' KN95 Masks And Surgical Masks

Huff Post  

Images By Tang Ming Tung via Getty Images Parents have had to manage unprecedented levels of stress during the pandemic. Infections have been surging since mid-December, and as a result, health officials are recommending that everyone, including kids, ditch cloth masks in favor of a KN95 mask, the Chinese equivalent of the U.S. N95. You’ve likely seen kids sporting cute …

CDC Acknowledges Cloth Masks Are Less Effective Than Others
2 years, 11 months ago

CDC Acknowledges Cloth Masks Are Less Effective Than Others

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conceded Friday that cloth masks are less effective than surgical or respirator masks as protection against COVID-19. “Loosely woven cloth products provide the least protection, layered finely woven products offer more protection, well-fitting disposable surgical masks and KN95s offer even more protection, and well-fitting NIOSH-approved respirators offer the highest level …

Best face mask 2022: Reusable coverings you’ll want to wear
2 years, 11 months ago

Best face mask 2022: Reusable coverings you’ll want to wear

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Fines for failing to wear a face mask are £200 for a first-time …

The best masks to ward off Omicron
3 years ago

The best masks to ward off Omicron

The Hindu  

COVID-19 is an airborne disease, and Omicron is the most contagious variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus so far. If the uninfected person wears a mask, that reduces the total number of particles that they inhale and therefore reduces the risk to them from the infected person. A cloth mask reduces some emissions from an infected person’s nose and mouth but …

Big push for Californians to switch to N95 or KN95 masks as Omicron surge worsens
3 years ago

Big push for Californians to switch to N95 or KN95 masks as Omicron surge worsens

LA Times  

Visitors to Chinatown wear masks. And for other activities, this may mean postponing your participation until community transmission is much reduced.” Last month, California’s public health director and health officer, Dr. Tomás Aragón, wrote that with the increasing airborne spread of the coronavirus, it’s important to improve the fit of masks and their filtration — making enhancements that go beyond …

Cotton masks just fashion statement: Know which mask gives most protection against COVID-19?
3 years ago

Cotton masks just fashion statement: Know which mask gives most protection against COVID-19?

India TV News  

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the world badly in the last two years and counting. Health experts have suggested that an effective way to keep oneself safe from the COVID-19 infection is to wear face masks in public places and even indoors. Everyone above the age of 2 can wear a face mask, as per the USA-based public health agency …

Most cloth masks are just fashion accessories, say experts amid Omicron threat
3 years ago

Most cloth masks are just fashion accessories, say experts amid Omicron threat

India Today  

As the world faces a surge in coronavirus cases with the spread of the Omicron variant, experts have warned against using single-layer cloth face masks as protection from the virus. Double or triple-layer masks made of a mix of materials can be more effective, but most cloth coverings are just fashion accessories,” Trisha Greenhalgh, professor of primary health care services …

What’s the latest advice on the type of mask I should wear?
3 years, 2 months ago

What’s the latest advice on the type of mask I should wear?

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — What’s the latest advice on the type of mask I should wear? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also says to pick masks with two or more layers and a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out the top. If you want added protection, experts also suggest wearing two masks or pairing them with …

16 Highly Recommended Face Masks To Wear Right Now
3 years, 4 months ago

16 Highly Recommended Face Masks To Wear Right Now

Huff Post  

HuffPost If you tossed your face masks in the trash in anticipation of a hot vax summer, it’s time to restock your supply. Back in May, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased indoor mask-wearing guidance for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, citing a general decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths. The delta variant behaves differently from …

Where to buy face masks in the UK: 20 reusable face coverings to shop now
3 years, 6 months ago

Where to buy face masks in the UK: 20 reusable face coverings to shop now

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery For a personal touch, have your initials or star …

COVID-19: Know which mask is right for you; how to wear N95 mask in 6 easy steps
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19: Know which mask is right for you; how to wear N95 mask in 6 easy steps

India Today  

Face masks have gained popularity and have become extremely important for people around the globe during pandemic hours. It is better to stay home and reduce physical interactions, but if you must leave for essentials, you should take proper precautions and wear the right mask which suits your face design. One is a surgical mask, the other one is a …

COVID 19: Which mask is best for you and correct way to wear them | Explained by WHO
3 years, 8 months ago

COVID 19: Which mask is best for you and correct way to wear them | Explained by WHO

India TV News  

Ever since the coronavirus pandemic began, the government, celebrities, influencers and everybody around has been asking all to wear masks. Many may have questions regarding masks like what fabric is best, should one wear it while exercising and the difference between different kind of masks. Apart from these, WHO recommends medical masks for people above 60 and those with underlying …

Covid Heroes of the Day from Chennai: Tailor-auto driver couple stitch and donate masks
3 years, 8 months ago

Covid Heroes of the Day from Chennai: Tailor-auto driver couple stitch and donate masks

India Today  

Covid-19 has brought out the worst in the coronavirus and the best in some people. Our Covid Heroes today are Chandira and Karunakaran, a couple from Chennai who has been stitching cloth masks and giving them out for free. CHANDIRA'S IDEA OF DONATING MASKS When the Covid-19 pandemic began last year in India, every doctor and news channels said that …

IIT Mandi Develops Self-cleaning, Reusable Fabric for Face Masks to Cut Down on Covid-19 Waste
3 years, 8 months ago

IIT Mandi Develops Self-cleaning, Reusable Fabric for Face Masks to Cut Down on Covid-19 Waste

News 18  

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi have developed a novel virus-filtering, self-cleaning and antibacterial material that can be used to make and reuse face masks and other PPE equipment. “Keeping the urgency of the pandemic situation and cost-effectiveness in mind, we have developed a strategy to repurpose existing PPEs, especially face masks, by providing an antimicrobial coating to …

Check your fit on that double mask if you want it to work against Covid, study says
3 years, 8 months ago

Check your fit on that double mask if you want it to work against Covid, study says

CNN  

CNN — Check the fit on that double mask if you want to be better protected against the novel coronavirus, a new study says. “We’ve found that wearing two loosely fitted masks will not give you the filtration benefit that one, snug-fitting … mask will,” Sickbert-Bennett said in a statement. You can make a disposable mask fit better, the CDC …

Are cloth masks safe during second Covid wave? Here's what experts say
3 years, 8 months ago

Are cloth masks safe during second Covid wave? Here's what experts say

India Today  

The second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic is breaking all records in India. Always choose triple layer masks Dr Dhiren Gupta said that most fancy masks, preferred by people, are single-layered and provide negligible protection from the virus. Thus, you should consider wearing masks that can be tied at the back of the head as well," Dr Gupta said. Cloth …

What Are Face Mask Liners, And Do They Work?
3 years, 9 months ago

What Are Face Mask Liners, And Do They Work?

Huff Post  

Joline Buscemi Mask liners are placed under your face mask, with the intention of protecting your skin from breakouts, irritation and other issues. “However, all of the liners have the potential to degrade performance if they worsen the fit of your mask — for example, by lifting the edge away from your face and introducing a gap there.” What to …

We might need to keep wearing masks into 2022 to defeat COVID-19
3 years, 10 months ago

We might need to keep wearing masks into 2022 to defeat COVID-19

LA Times  

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, listens as President Biden speaks during a visit to the Viral Pathogenesis Laboratory at the National Institutes of Health on Feb. 11. “If you combine getting most of the people in the country vaccinated with getting the level of virus in the community very, very low, then …

Two Masks Better Than One in Fight Against Coronavirus, Shows New US Study
3 years, 10 months ago

Two Masks Better Than One in Fight Against Coronavirus, Shows New US Study

News 18  

Wearing two masks or a close-fitting one offers significantly better protection against catching and spreading Covid-19, according to a new US study released on Wednesday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study examined fitting a cloth mask over a medical procedure mask, and also knotting the ear loops of a medical mask to improve fit. “These experiments highlight the …

People should wear better masks as COVID-19 variants are more contagious advise experts say
3 years, 11 months ago

People should wear better masks as COVID-19 variants are more contagious advise experts say

Firstpost  

The best materials for blocking small particles include non-woven polypropylene, which is used to make N95s and many surgical-type masks, and the HEPA filters in planes. “Good filtration removes as many particles as possible, and a good fit means that there are no leaks around the sides of your mask, where air – and viruses – can leak through,” she …

What you need to know about face masks as protection against Covid-19
3 years, 11 months ago

What you need to know about face masks as protection against Covid-19

CNN  

CNN — Let’s face it: Even as more people get vaccinated against Covid-19, everyone but small children will still need to wear a face mask for the foreseeable future. If everyone would wear N95 masks for four weeks in risky settings, “it would stop the epidemic,” Dr. Abraar Karan, an internal medicine physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard …

Yes, your cloth mask looks good, but it’s not exactly safe
3 years, 11 months ago

Yes, your cloth mask looks good, but it’s not exactly safe

Live Mint  

It was nice to see everybody, Democrats and Republicans alike, wearing face masks at US President Joe Biden’s inauguration last week. Among those sitting close to the lectern, cloth masks — albeit mostly ones that covered noses a lot better than Clinton’s and Roberts’s did — were the norm, with vice president Kamala Harris’s stepson Cole Emhoff standing out with …

Why You Should Double-Mask To Prevent COVID-19 (And How To Do It)
3 years, 11 months ago

Why You Should Double-Mask To Prevent COVID-19 (And How To Do It)

Huff Post  

As COVID continues to rapidly spread through the country ― especially now with omicron in the picture ― it might be time to upgrade your face mask strategy. The research suggests that wearing one medical grade mask — such as a surgical mask — underneath a cloth mask significantly boosts protection against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Here’s everything …

Design of Face Masks Crucial in Breaking the Chain of Coronavirus. Here's Why
4 years, 1 month ago

Design of Face Masks Crucial in Breaking the Chain of Coronavirus. Here's Why

News 18  

Researchers, including one from Indian-origin, stressed that materials, design and length of face masks are important to help slow the spread of Covid-19. “The results suggest that the consistent use of efficient face masks, such as surgical masks, could lead to the eradication of the pandemic if at least 70 per cent of the residents use such masks in public …

Design of masks important to slow Covid spread: Study
4 years, 1 month ago

Design of masks important to slow Covid spread: Study

India TV News  

Researchers, including one from Indian-origin, stressed that materials, design and length of face masks are important to help slow the spread of Covid-19. "The results suggest that the consistent use of efficient face masks, such as surgical masks, could lead to the eradication of the pandemic if at least 70 per cent of the residents use such masks in public …

Would you wear a heated face mask that kills coronaviruses?
4 years, 2 months ago

Would you wear a heated face mask that kills coronaviruses?

Live Mint  

It’s one of the biggest debates that will refuse to die down even after the covid-19 pandemic subsides. The researchers at MIT are following a completely new concept of a face mask that users a heated copper mesh that would inactivate viruses, rather than filtering them. “As the person wearing the mask breathes in and out, air flows repeatedly across …

Proper homemade masks also effective against Covid spread: Rotterdam researchers
4 years, 3 months ago

Proper homemade masks also effective against Covid spread: Rotterdam researchers

NL Times  

A homemade face mask can work well against the spread of the coronavirus, as long as it is properly made and contains some form of filter material, according to a study by Erasmus MC in Rotterdam. Filter material used in ventilation systems work best, but kitchen paper also makes an effective filter, researcher Gwen Teesing said to Het Parool. The …

How Effective Are Homemade Fabric Masks Against the Spread of Covid-19?
4 years, 3 months ago

How Effective Are Homemade Fabric Masks Against the Spread of Covid-19?

News 18  

To reduce the transmission of COVID-19, precautionary measures like washing hands with soap and water, using sanitisers, maintaining physical distance and wearing a mask are extremely necessary. Determining the effectiveness of homemade masks Aerosols are tiny particles that are less than 5 micrometres in size and can be as small as 100 nanometres, whereas the larger droplets are around one …

Face masks: Check out which coverings offer sufficient protection and which do not work against Covid-19
4 years, 3 months ago

Face masks: Check out which coverings offer sufficient protection and which do not work against Covid-19

Hindustan Times  

While the hunt for a vaccine against the novel coronavirus continues, researchers across the world have been evaluating the best materials for filtering Covid-19, especially protective gears like face masks. Face masks that work and do not work against Covid-19 A face mask comes handy not only because it blocks the large respiratory droplets from coughs or sneezes and prevents …

Wild, Expensive And Wildly Expensive Designer Coronavirus Face Coverings
4 years, 3 months ago

Wild, Expensive And Wildly Expensive Designer Coronavirus Face Coverings

Huff Post  

We’re not exactly thrilled that face masks had to become a wardrobe staple this year. Burberry and Off-White have capitalized on the demand, and Louis Vuitton recently announced it will release protective face visors embellished with the brand’s iconic monogram. The visors are not explicitly marketed as COVID-19 protection ― Louis Vuitton says they’re intended to shield wearers from the …

Coronavirus cases in Colac prompt man to start making face mask straps for key workers
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus cases in Colac prompt man to start making face mask straps for key workers

ABC  

Little more than a week ago the number of coronavirus cases in the south-west Victorian town of Colac was at zero. Key points: A Colac business owner is 3D printing face mask straps to help frontline workers Coronavirus case numbers have continued to rise since the outbreak at the local meatworks More than 800 people are expected to be re-tested …

There are many myths about using face masks in the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what we know about them
4 years, 5 months ago

There are many myths about using face masks in the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what we know about them

ABC  

From August 3, it will be mandatory to wear a mask or face covering across all of Victoria when leaving home. Some of the lawful excuses not to wear a mask listed by the Victorian DHHS include: If you are affected by a relevant medical condition If you are communicating with a person who is hearing-impaired, where the ability to …

Face mask safety: Two or three layers best to protect against coronavirus, study finds
4 years, 5 months ago

Face mask safety: Two or three layers best to protect against coronavirus, study finds

CNN  

CNN — Home-made cloth face masks likely need a minimum of two layers, and preferably three, to prevent the dispersal of viral droplets from the nose and mouth that are associated with the spread of COVID-19, indicates a video case study published online in the journal Thorax. A team of Australian researchers therefore compared the effectiveness of single and double-layer …

In Victoria and forgot to buy a face mask? Here are some alternatives that will meet coronavirus rules
4 years, 5 months ago

In Victoria and forgot to buy a face mask? Here are some alternatives that will meet coronavirus rules

ABC  

If you're in regional Victoria and have found yourself in a scramble to get your hands on a mask before they become compulsory on August 3, never fear. Victoria's new face mask rules Wearing masks will be compulsory for people outside the home in metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire from Thursday. The sock mask Several videos of people turning …

An expert debunks myths about wearing face masks to combat the coronavirus
4 years, 5 months ago

An expert debunks myths about wearing face masks to combat the coronavirus

LA Times  

People, some with masks and others without, walk along the Venice Boardwalk earlier this month. “The data is clearly there, that masking works,” Dr. Robert Redfield, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said Tuesday in a webcast with the Journal of the American Medical Assn. “If we could get everybody to wear a mask right now, …

How do I make a face mask for coronavirus? Are they mandatory? Where can I get them? Your questions, answered
4 years, 5 months ago

How do I make a face mask for coronavirus? Are they mandatory? Where can I get them? Your questions, answered

ABC  

Wearing a mask to prevent the spread of coronavirus has become a much-debated topic in Australia. The State Government advice for people outside those areas is to wear a mask in situations where physical distancing "can't be guaranteed". Those precautions are: Staying home when sick Staying home when sick Physical distancing Physical distancing Hand hygiene Hand hygiene Cough etiquette and …

July 14 coronavirus news
4 years, 5 months ago

July 14 coronavirus news

CNN  

Commuters arrive at Boston's South Station on Tuesday. Even cloth face masks help enough to be worthwhile, three top CDC officials said in a commentary published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. “While community use of face coverings has increased substantially, particularly in jurisdictions with mandatory orders, resistance continues,” CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield, CDC’s chief medical officer …

Advice on using face masks during the coronavirus pandemic has changed — here's what you need to know
4 years, 5 months ago

Advice on using face masks during the coronavirus pandemic has changed — here's what you need to know

ABC  

There's been a lot of talk about the use of face masks since the coronavirus outbreak was declared a pandemic way back in March. But Australian health experts have not been recommending healthy people wear face masks and have warned wearing them incorrectly can put us at risk during the pandemic. It says: Touching the mask during use or when …

How to make a mask to wear during the coronavirus pandemic as Victoria battles to contain COVID-19 outbreak
4 years, 5 months ago

How to make a mask to wear during the coronavirus pandemic as Victoria battles to contain COVID-19 outbreak

ABC  

Authorities have told residents of Metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire that if they can't keep 1.5 metres from people in the coming weeks, they should wear a mask. Some material — cotton is preferable and make sure there is enough to create several layers about 25cm x 15cm each Some material — cotton is preferable and make sure there is …

How To Pick And Wear A Face Mask : Life Kit : NPR
4 years, 6 months ago

How To Pick And Wear A Face Mask : Life Kit : NPR

NPR  

What You Need To Know About Protective Face Masks Enlarge this image Becky Harlan/NPR Becky Harlan/NPR There's growing evidence that masks help curb the spread of the coronavirus. It's primarily to protect other people from the person wearing the mask because we know that people can spread the coronavirus even if they aren't showing symptoms yet or never show symptoms. …

The right (and wrong) way to wear a mask
4 years, 6 months ago

The right (and wrong) way to wear a mask

CNN  

CNN — So, about masks – they do next to nothing if you don’t wear them properly. And however tempting it may be to remove your mask for a moment, doing that could expose your fingers and face to the very virus you’re trying to avoid. Keep that and more in mind when wearing your mask – If we all …

A User's Guide To Masks: What's Best At Protecting Others (And Yourself)
4 years, 6 months ago

A User's Guide To Masks: What's Best At Protecting Others (And Yourself)

NPR  

A User's Guide To Masks: What's Best At Protecting Others Enlarge this image toggle caption Photo illustration by Max Posner/NPR Photo illustration by Max Posner/NPR So you want to wear a face mask? A good option: a mask made of two layers of a tight-weave fabric with a built-in pocket where you can place a filter, says May Chu, an …

Think You Won't Get Coronavirus Outside? Think Again.
4 years, 6 months ago

Think You Won't Get Coronavirus Outside? Think Again.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Months into the coronavirus pandemic, researchers are finally getting a better handle on how the virus spreads. “What people have missed for a long time, and now it seems to finally be catching on, is that when you have big drops from a cough or sneeze — or when people are talking, or singing, or breathing, you …

As lockdown lifts, wearing a face mask could be your only defence against COVID-19: How to pick the right one
4 years, 6 months ago

As lockdown lifts, wearing a face mask could be your only defence against COVID-19: How to pick the right one

Firstpost  

WHO keeps reminding the public that mask needs to be worn correctly and kept clean to ensure that they are effective in stopping the virus. In order to stop this spread, health workers wear Personal Protective Equipment which includes a gown, helmet, gloves, goggles, a face mask, respirators, shoe covers, and a visor for eye protection. “I cannot say this …

13 Face Masks We Actually Like to Wear
4 years, 6 months ago

13 Face Masks We Actually Like to Wear

Wired  

Do you wear a face mask or don't you? How We Pick Masks The materials-testing organization ASTM International also recently published the first-ever manufacturing standards on what constitutes a good face covering in a workplace setting. Based on these guidelines, the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health now recommends that if you're going into the office, you use a …

Swiss company unveils masks made from fabric "that can kill coronavirus"
4 years, 6 months ago

Swiss company unveils masks made from fabric "that can kill coronavirus"

The Hindu  

A Switzerland-based hygiene company has claimed that its technology for disinfecting textiles has, through tests, been observed to also destroy the novel coronavirus. Owned by Sanjeev Swamy, the company is running trials to make masks using this technology that will soon be available in Mumbai and Bengaluru. This was announced in a webinar on Wednesday by Livinguard Technology, an environment-friendly …

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