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I posted this in the general coronavirus thread, but I'm posting it as its own thread because it is actually important.
Here's something really good, and a way ordinary people can start fighting back. We all know there is a mask shortage, but apparently, there is good data supporting the idea that homemade masks can still be very effective. Not as good as "real masks", but of significant value nonetheless.
So, there is now a movement -- supported by the CDC -- to have those people who are capable -- perhaps older people more likely to have sewing machines, etc. -- to start making masks out of things like t-shirt, dish towels, and pillowcases. Hospitals really need them. Here are some links to patterns and instructions - send it to anyone you know who can help:
I know that the Cleveland Clinic is short masks for their nursing staff, so my mother in law is making a ton of these and sending them up to my stepdaughter who is a nurse there. So find some grannies, drop off the supplies, and make those old biddies earn their keep! Even if you can't sew yourself, perhaps funding the supplies for someone who can is a way to contribute.
Here's something really good, and a way ordinary people can start fighting back. We all know there is a mask shortage, but apparently, there is good data supporting the idea that homemade masks can still be very effective. Not as good as "real masks", but of significant value nonetheless.
So, there is now a movement -- supported by the CDC -- to have those people who are capable -- perhaps older people more likely to have sewing machines, etc. -- to start making masks out of things like t-shirt, dish towels, and pillowcases. Hospitals really need them. Here are some links to patterns and instructions - send it to anyone you know who can help:
Deaconess - How to make a Face Mask
We are welcoming fabric masks from our community as we prepare for COVID-19. Thank you so much for your interest and care.
www.deaconess.com
Calling All People Who Sew And Make: You Can Help Make Masks For 2020 Healthcare Worker PPE Shortage
If you want to rally the world to your cause, think like a little bird and tweet. Hospitals and doctors are reaching out via social media to ask for mission-critical help in solving the shortage of N95-type masks during the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Photo: Kately Bowden
www.forbes.com
I know that the Cleveland Clinic is short masks for their nursing staff, so my mother in law is making a ton of these and sending them up to my stepdaughter who is a nurse there. So find some grannies, drop off the supplies, and make those old biddies earn their keep! Even if you can't sew yourself, perhaps funding the supplies for someone who can is a way to contribute.