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soniaLo these many years ago, jesse_the_k recommended [locked] some N95 masks to filter out fragrances, and then in 2012 when I needed to fly on an airplane I actually bought a box of 20. I didn't end up liking them much, so I had only used a couple of them.
I eyed them when this recent crisis started, but 1) I still don't like wearing them and 2) I didn't want to waste them on going for a walk outside when they might be needed more later.
Sure enough, various cities in Oregon are requesting donations of masks, gloves, and gowns. I biked down and dropped off the N95 masks at the county headquarters today, and the kind person taking the donations was very appreciative.
I thought they wouldn't want the opened box of non-latex gloves I bought for my bodywork practice and actually use more for bike maintenance, but he said they would take them, so I'll be dropping those off too.
Can I just say how scary it is that we're at the point where a donation of half a box of gloves and a few masks makes a difference. I hope they ramp up production and ramp down cases soon!
I saved one mask and two pairs of gloves against future needs.
I'm looking at making fabric masks from a torn organic flannel sheet, maybe from this pattern. I saw a note in comments to make fabric ties instead of using elastic, because the virus can hide in the elastic crevices. I saw a note on another pattern to run a single longer tie through both sides of the mask so they run behind the head instead of uncomfortably pulling on the ears. Here's a video tutorial on sewing masks. ETA: And here's some research on good materials for masks.
jesse_the_k recommended [locked] some N95 masks to filter out fragrances, and then in 2012 when I needed to fly on an airplane I actually bought a box of 20. I didn't end up liking them much, so I had only used a couple of them.I eyed them when this recent crisis started, but 1) I still don't like wearing them and 2) I didn't want to waste them on going for a walk outside when they might be needed more later.
Sure enough, various cities in Oregon are requesting donations of masks, gloves, and gowns. I biked down and dropped off the N95 masks at the county headquarters today, and the kind person taking the donations was very appreciative.
I thought they wouldn't want the opened box of non-latex gloves I bought for my bodywork practice and actually use more for bike maintenance, but he said they would take them, so I'll be dropping those off too.
Can I just say how scary it is that we're at the point where a donation of half a box of gloves and a few masks makes a difference. I hope they ramp up production and ramp down cases soon!
I saved one mask and two pairs of gloves against future needs.
I'm looking at making fabric masks from a torn organic flannel sheet, maybe from this pattern. I saw a note in comments to make fabric ties instead of using elastic, because the virus can hide in the elastic crevices. I saw a note on another pattern to run a single longer tie through both sides of the mask so they run behind the head instead of uncomfortably pulling on the ears. Here's a video tutorial on sewing masks. ETA: And here's some research on good materials for masks.
