The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is now recommending using a mask if you must go out in public. It may be important to use a mask when in public for a while. Remember you don’t need an N95 rated mask just for going to the grocery, drug store or gas station. We need the N95 masks for our health care providers and first responders who are dealing with known Corona Virus patients on a daily basis. Thank you for your understanding. Stay safe and wash your hands!

Here are some ways you can make a mask at home.

IF YOU DON’T HAVE A SEWING MACHINE

 

IF YOU HAVE A SEWING MACHINE OR NEEDLE AND THREAD: A STURDIER VERSION

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 Both CNN and USA Today have instructions on line for making masks. Here are the links:

USA TODAY:

https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/2020/04/04/coronavirus-face-mask-tips-how-make-fabric-instructions/2945209001/

CNN:

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/04/health/how-to-make-your-own-mask-wellness-trnd/index.html