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Rizhlaine F. · Posted on April 30, 2020 at 11:14 a.m.
· Updated on April 30, 2020 at 11:20 a.m.
The coronavirus epidemic is progressing in France and everyone is now advised to wear a protective mask. However if it is not necessarily easy to get it, tutorials are offered on the web. But beware, wearing a general public mask still requires the application of barrier gestures and limiting exits remains essential.
In France, thecoronavirus epidemic continues to progress and chances are we need to protective masks for a long time yet, especially with the deconfinement that arrives this May 11. The Academy of Medicine as the scientific council, even believe “general public” should be made mandatory to overcome the epidemic of covid-19.
But what do they mean by mask “ General public“? These are simply fabric masks, these artisanal productions whose tutorials are popping up all over the web. So this type of mask would be better than no mask at all !
But beware, although they allow to serve asanti-postillon screen, this is not a medical device. So the wearing these masks does not exempt you from applying barrier gestures. So even with a handmade mask, it will be necessary to remain vigilant and to limit its exits to the maximum: the protection will not be total.
However, the widespread use of masks, even handcrafted, in addition to compliance with containment measures and the application of health recommendations would limit the spread of the virus on French territory.
Some organizations are revealing models of masks to be made, such as that of AFNOR for example. Using these patterns, tutorials have been published, in particular on YouTube, by sewing enthusiasts in order to explain step by step how to proceed.
If you are not very manual, rest assured: theAFNOR has set up a platform to connect manufacturers and applicants for general public mask :
Coronavirus: Afnor unveils a platform where to find and offer masks
To counter the epidemic of coronavirus in France, Afnor unveils a platform for connecting manufacturers and mask seekers according to the pattern published by the organization.
A study by researchers at the University of Chicago and the Argonne National Laboratory also shows that the homemade masks made with double thickness of fabrics protect much better the people who wear them. Some fabrics are also more effective to filter out particles than others.
And for them sewing lovers, here are some tutorials :
With details for those who do not have a printer:
Other health personnel have also revealed their tutorials for making artisanal masks:
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Many thanks to you for your help!
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