Glitterspray
4 years ago
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WEAR A MASK.
Sunday April 5, 2020
Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have revised (some would say reversed) their guidelines regarding the general public wearing masks. They now say EVERYONE should be wearing one in public.
Both agree that medical masks should be reserved for medical personnel, and that a cloth mask will provide a TEMPORARY barrier from viruses. 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
Glitterspray
4 years agoHere’s what you need to know:
1. You can google ways to make masks, including no-sew versions.
3. No matter what you use, it’s TEMPORARY and must laundered (hot water) as soon as removed.
4. Do not shake it! You want any viruses to stay on it, not be scattered in the air.
Hardly anyone seems to be aware of the new guidelines. So PLEASE pass the word!!!
Riverbank
4 years agoMade the no-sew version for myself and husband today! 😷
Glitterspray
4 years ago@Riverbank remember they don’t keep you safe for long! I make only quick errands and immediately remove and wash so I think I’m okay for now.
I was really glad to see no-sew versions. I was lazy and bought two dozen bandannas on eBay — most of which I’ll give away.
🌳Brenavere🌳
4 years agoHey, G! I began the Stay Home thing in February. My husband works with dangerous chemicals so we have some great respirators but I did the no sew thing with a bandana. Hubby was not happy and refused to wear that. *MEN!* *ugh*. Therefore I am at my sewing machine as I speak, with a design for a pleated mask which has a place to insert a filter made from.....wait for it.......a HEPA vacuum cleaner bag which has been cut apart. Also, microfiber shop towels work, trapping pollen etc..
🌳Brenavere🌳
4 years agoI can therefore wash the masks and change the filters... Now if I can just remember how to operate my sewing machine, lol!!!!!
Glitterspray
4 years ago@🌳Brenavere🌳 that sounds pretty awesome! And shop towels is a great idea. We’re all gonna be getting pretty creative.
I still can’t believe some people were stocking up on two years of toilet paper 🙄
🌳Brenavere🌳
4 years agoThanks for the great picture to remind all of us about the new guideline..(it was my personal guideline more than a month ago)
🌳Brenavere🌳
4 years agoI know right??? At my house the toilet paper was also a “man” thang. My husband freaked and I now have over a 100 rolls of it... *eye roll*. Did I mention “MEN” “UGH” lol
Glitterspray
4 years ago@🌳Brenavere🌳 what worries me is that so many aren’t even aware of the change. I went out today people were oblivious.
I bought Kleenex when tp ran out. There was a great discussion about alternatives on Twitter. One guy mentioned coffee filters and he’s right!
I have two dozen cheap washcloths. If necessary I’ll use them and launder them just like we did cloth diapers.
Marmy ♥️’s 🎨
4 years agoFantastic, important and timely message. I hope hundreds and hundreds read your comment and FOLLOW it. ♥️
Riverbank
4 years ago@🌳Brenavere🌳 @Glitterspray Now we know where all the TP went 😄 Seriously, the HEPA filter from vacuum bag is a great idea. I made my husband’s mask from the leg of an old pair of blue jeans. He’s sort of OK with denim, not so much with the old pink pillowcase I made mine from 😄
Glitterspray
4 years agoThanks @Marmy ♥️’s 🎨 ! I hope everyone passes the word. And tells others to pass the word!
Glitterspray
4 years ago@Riverbank would he prefer some of my pink flowers? 🙂
Riverbank
4 years ago@Glitterspray 😂😀😂
<me42>
4 years agothank you so much for passing this on! 🍓☀️😘🥕🥕🥕 i’ve been trying to keep up on the CDC and WHO websites but also keep balanced. not everyone around me is doing well with the educated and logical precautions versus the fear or the apathy. it’s exhausting. i did come up with a good idea for teachers/art teachers and am working on a picture to post 🤗🌈 i hope this finds you well!
Valentine
4 years agoI went to Whole Foods yesterday to look for TP, 🧻🧻🧻 was thrilled to be able to buy a single package as I was almost out, while there 100% of the customers and staff were wearing masks, including me. Made two other stops, only about 40% of the people were wearing masks there. Wash your hands folks, stay safe, be well, break out the books and the jigsaw puzzles, and the 🍹🍹🍹
Valentine
4 years agoThere is a pic of you successfully social distancing in my gallery. 🌷🌷🌷
Bridgette
4 years agolove this ❤️❤️my my you are doing a fabulous job keeping all informed - I'm impressed keep up the good work 🇦🇺😎🌹🌹🌹🌹
<me42>
4 years agothere are so very many mask designs online...any specific one or features we should look for/incorporate? 🥕🥕🍓
Glitterspray
4 years ago