How to make a medical mask from a paper towel in 2 minutes

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In light of recent events, the shortage of medical masks has been felt by almost the entire world. No matter what anyone says, although a mask does not provide 100 percent protection against viruses and bacteria, it certainly significantly reduces the likelihood of contracting airborne diseases. In any case, it is better to always wear it in a public place than without it.
So, let’s consider the most likely case: your colleague started sneezing and coughing at work. Naturally, you will be afraid of getting infected with something from him, and of course you don’t have a mask at hand. What to do?
It's simple: you can do it yourself right at your workplace in just a couple of minutes.

You will need:

Paper towels or napkin.
2 stationery erasers.
Stapler.

How to quickly make a medical mask from a paper towel

We tear off the paper hand towel from the roll and fold it like an accordion.

How to make a medical mask from a paper towel in 2 minutes

Place the elastic on one end first.

We bend it and fix it with a stapler.

We do a similar procedure with the second end.

The mask is ready! All that remains is to straighten its middle.

And put it on your face, closing all the airways.

Be sure to save this life hack and share it with your friends! Perhaps he will save a single life!
This mask will be effective for about one hour, then you will need to throw it away and make a new one.

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Comments (4)

#1 Zhorik Guests 14 March 2020 21:33
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Only you need to put the mask not on yourself, but on your sneezing colleague. Because his viruses will scatter throughout the office and settle wherever possible, a mask won't save you.
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1. #2 Well Guests 15 March 2020 06:45
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  You are partly right that you should put it on for someone who sneezes, but usually such people come to work with a fever and don’t care about others.
  and secondly, the mask still protects no matter what...
  
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  1. #3 Zhorik Guests 15 March 2020 14:51
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    It is this kind of mask that does not protect against viruses, no matter how you twist it or wear it. Probably fools came up with special filter materials or multi-layer masks, when, it turns out, you can just cover yourself with a napkin.
    All this self-made creativity gives a false sense of security, a person loses his vigilance and can become infected faster.
    
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    1. #4 Dima Guests 16 March 2020 10:05
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      What do filters have to do with it?! Are you sick? What are you talking about?
      Not a single mask contains filters. It creates a barrier to the passage of both viruses and bacteria! No medical mask protects against the virus 100%
      Yes, this is not an ideal option, but it helps reduce the likelihood of infection!!! And there’s no point in splashing saliva here! Go heal your head, apparently you definitely have problems, since this is hurting you so much, considering your bombing comments to the last article!
      
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