Everything You Need to Know to Make a Face Covering to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
Wearing a mask shows kindness for others
Every human on earth wants to stop the spread of COVID-19. Weeks into our stay at home orders, we long to get out, visit our families, and return to a new version of normal life. Our instructions are clear. To stop the spread we need to cover our face.
As some states move to ease restrictions and reopen local economies, scientists warn us to continue hand hygiene and social distancing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also asks all Americans to wear a nonmedical face mask when out in public.
Everyone must wear a face cover to stop the spread of COVID-19. Many misunderstand the purpose of a mask. Some feel this is an unnecessary step or an imposition on personal freedom. Wearing a mask is not about protecting yourself. It is not about you. A face covering is now an act of kindness toward others.
A mask is not designed to protect you from the virus, but rather to prevent you from passing the virus to others. Face coverings are about protecting others.
Anyone of us may be a carrier
Widespread testing is still not available in most areas of the country. In fact, we still do not know…
