To curb the transmission of COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently begun to recommend using a cloth face covering when you’re out in public. But why exactly is ...

Most patterns have the option to add a filter pocket, which initially I was going to do, however, the filters weren’t that easy to get hold of when I first started making them so I started looking for ...

For months, scientists have been saying masks reduce transmission of COVID-19. They now think masks can also make the illness less severe. The reason is the barrier created by a mask likely limits the ...

Paper towels, coffee filters, cloth and other materials can be used for homemade coronavirus face masks during the pandemic. But which are most effective? A study of homemade face masks by ...

THE SHORTAGE of face masks for frontline health-care workers could be offset by making your own at home instead of buying them online. Here's a simple pattern you can use to make your own PPE. The ...

The latest health advice from the state government is now recommending that people in Sydney wear a face covering while out in public, particularly in crowded areas and on public transport. While face ...

Adding a third layer to cloth face masks is now recommended for preventing the spread of COVID-19. Non-woven polypropylene fabric is the material of choice for this third layer, but many people may ...

Back-to-school will look different for kids this year and for those parents sending their little ones back to classrooms amid COVID-19, we all know for some, masks will be mandatory. On top of social ...

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