In France, theepidemic of coronavirus continues to progress and there is a strong chance that protective masks will be needed for a long time to come, even more so with the decontamination that is coming this May 11. The Academy of Medicine as well as the scientific council, consider that even "general public" masks should be made compulsory to overcome the epidemic of covid-19.
But what do they mean by " general public" masks? It is simply a question of fabric masks, these home-made products for which tutorials flourish in the four corners of the web. So better this type of mask than no mask at all!
But be careful, although they can be used as ananti-spotting screen, it is not a medical device. Thus, wearing these masks does not exempt you from applying the barrier gestures. Thus, even if you are equipped with a home-made mask, you must remain vigilant and limit your outings as much as possible: the protection will not be total.
However, the generalization of the wearing of masks, even home-made ones, in addition to the respect of containment measures and the application of sanitary recommendations would allow to limit the spread of the virus on the French territory.
Some organizations provide models of masks to be made, such as the one from AFNOR for example. From these patterns, tutorials have been published on YouTube by sewing enthusiasts to explain step by step how to proceed.
If you are not very manual, reassure yourself: theAFNOR has set up a platform to connect manufacturers and applicants for public masks:
A study by researchers at the University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory also shows that homemade masks made with a double layer of fabric are much more protective of the wearer. Some fabrics are also more effective at filtering out particles than others.
And for the sewing enthusiasts, here are some tutorials:
With details for those without a printer:
Other healthcare personnel have also reportedly revealed their handmade mask-making tutorials:
