How to make your own DIY face mask to protect yourself from Covid-19 disease ?

Are fabric masks effective?

Due to the shortage of surgical masks, FFP2 and FFP3 masks - to be reserved in priority for the professions most exposed to the disease such as hospital staff for example - it is necessary to use a mask of one's own manufacture which protects better than nothing. 

Is it necessary to practice barrier gestures when wearing a mask?

Caution : the use of masks should not exempt you from practicing barrier gestures. Respecting them remains the best way to contain an epidemic and put an end to the crisis.

Wearing a mask should not exempt you from practicing barrier gestures.

We explain how to do it in this video.

How to make a fabric mask?

Wearing a mask should not exempt you from practicing barrier gestures.

• Take a piece of fabric, about 50 cm aside. Fold it in 4.
• Put an elastic at each end.
• Fold the ends of the fabric over the elastics.
• Put the mask on your face. It should cover the nose and mouth.
• Wash your mask every night at 60 degrees Celsius.

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