DIY Face Mask For Coronavirus Protection
Due to the massive shortage of N95 masks and personal protection equipment (PPE) that protect us — and especially healthcare workers — against the COVID-19 Coronavirus, I thought I would share with you a little research that I think is plausible for a DIY face mask.
It is important to note that I am not guaranteeing results or effectiveness so this should not be construed as medical advice.
PPE Shortage
I think it is super important to note that as of today 3/19/20 we are almost out of N95 PPE masks for healthcare professionals. See #PPEshortage or #MillionMaskMayday on Twitter. If you have the ability to make a few for healthcare professionals, I would encourage you to do so! There is an extensive thread about this here: https://twitter.com/MtnMD/status/1240465267597045761
Cambridge Research
Researchers at Cambridge University tested a wide range of household materials for homemade masks.
SEE: Testing the Efficacy of Homemade Masks: Would They Protect in an Influenza Pandemic? https://www.researchgate.net/publication/258525804_Testing_the_Efficacy_of_Homemade_Masks_Would_They_Protect_in_an_Influenza_Pandemic#pf7
What they determined is that Tea Cloth (a tightly woven dish towel) when doubled has the same effectiveness in keeping…