Mask disposal

Cleaning and disposing of masks

The following is from the BC Centre for Disease Control. Medical masks should not be cleaned and reused because putting them in the washing machine
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How to make a regular mask more protective

How to make a regular mask more protective

Dr. Olivia Cui, DMD, a Canadian dentist has shared an ingenious hack to make a standard face mask fit better and work much more effectively.
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DIY Surgical Mask Brace

Improving the sealing and filtration efficiency of standard surgical masks.

A group of ex-@Apple mechanical engineers got together to #FixTheMask. They are creating an open source surgical mask brace — improving the sealing and filtration
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Mask Comparison

Simple New Experiment Reveals Which Face Masks Are Best at Blocking Droplets

We know that by wearing masks, we can help reduce the transmission of COVID-19, and we know that not every type of face mask is
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WHO advises public to wear face masks when unable to distance

WHO advises public to wear face masks when unable to distance

Over-60s should use medical-grade masks and all others three-layer fabric ones, health body says People over 60 or with health issues should wear a medical-grade
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Worker inspecting mask production

From double-masking to medical-grade masks, is it time to ramp up protection?

From double-masking to medical-grade masks, is it time to ramp up protection? Increasing concerns over more infectious COVID-19 variants has led some to wonder whether
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