[Durham INC] Offering (good science) re: Masks (all types) & airborne vectors, + DIY & Donation sources (links)

[Debra Hawkins]

Gently sharing in the spirit of help for those interested. Please excuse if anything below already circulated. The articles are evidence-based with references/sources and citations. Some data/updates on airborne virus/vector transmission, how airborne transmission occurs/may be occurring, and mask utility by type. Followed by a quick link to sources for making, receiving or giving donations of masks - both DIY types for anyone, or getting spare/found N95’s to healthcare personnel and first responders. Feel free to cross post as you think best. Regards, D

https://medium.com/@Cancerwarrior/covid-19-why-we-should-all-wear-masks-there-is-new-scientific-rationale-280e08ceee71

 

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/02/health/aerosol-coronavirus-spread-white-house-letter/index.html?fbclid=IwAR39cRfbYPotm_fXAtQKUB0ZVNH2QPxSaIpX2Z4ROvtkkLA7gNewPf8VDRc

 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/cdc-considering-recommending-general-public-wear-face-coverings-in-public/2020/03/30/6a3e495c-7280-11ea-87da-77a8136c1a6d_story.html?fbclid=IwAR0QeLfO6e5nneQspf82wpFvVDF8m-9ebqJ-lF1gwJ1BOwc3mFt7YbXKH3Q

https://www.wired.com/story/its-time-to-face-facts-america-masks-work/?fbclid=IwAR098TTVhUfyFVcu36R3FrTzwPhJXftas2EkRO66lv68bRIxPOqHuOVDuDo

 

For mask making/sourcing: your neighborhood or one nearby may have many makers (and welcome more helpers to make, donate supplies, or collect/deliver), check other list serv threads, and also:

 

On FB groups (one of 50 state-by-state maker’s collectives):

 <https://www.facebook.com/groups/287544115559824/?hc_location=ufi> https://www.facebook.com/groups/287544115559824/

 

They have forms for coordinating mask collection & distribution and many DIY tips especially for alternate components where elastic etc. are scarce. 



There are many sources out there for mask fabrication and assessment of relative efficacy/ease-of-wear-or-use – with greater or lesser science surrounding them. Some folks are getting involved in testing various types beyond those made commercially/containing commercial components. I won’t include any here, but many have shared such links on mask based threads in various digital/social media and they can be found readily via internet search. 

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