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Effectiveness of Homemade Fabric Masks to Protect Others from Spread of COVID-19 Examined in New Rapid Response to Government from Standing Committee on Emerging Infectious ...

A new rapid expert consultation from a standing committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine responds to questions from the White House Office of Science and Technology ...
UPI

Cotton masks more effective than those made with synthetics

Cotton masks provide better protection against the new coronavirus than those made with synthetic fabrics, researchers say. In a new study, investigators tested different mask fabrics under conditions ...
The Conversation

What fabric should you make your face mask from?

Eugenia O’Kelly does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...
CNN

Covid-19 masks: Which mask is best for you, and when to use it

Think of masks as the newest trendy accessory that can save your life – and the lives of those you love. But instead of what pattern, logo or slogan you display, choose your mask based on its ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Why N95, KN95 masks are much more effective than cloth versions

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Homeland Security Today

Border Patrol Agent, Wife Donate Hundreds of Handmade Masks to Essential Personnel

Imperial Valley natives Ricardo Ruedas and his wife Alejandra have donated hundreds of handmade masks to essential personnel to help protect against the COVID-19 virus. Ricardo, a Border Patrol agent ...