Ask Well: Can you make a mask out of jeans? Bra pads? reusable grocery bags? - Chicago Tribune

Ask Well: Can you make a mask out of jeans? Bra pads? reusable grocery bags? - Chicago Tribune


Ask Well: Can you make a mask out of jeans? Bra pads? reusable grocery bags? - Chicago Tribune

Posted: 26 Apr 2020 06:26 AM PDT

For comparison, the N95 mask, which should be saved for medical workers, filters 95% of 0.3 micron particles. A rectangular surgical mask filters between 60% to 80% of those particles. While simple fabric masks don't test as well, studies show that homemade masks still can help stop the spread of viral illness and offer adequate protection for people practicing social distancing, even if a mask is capturing a lower percentage of small particles.

Here’s what to trim (and what not to touch) from your budget right now - Orlando Sentinel

Posted: 29 Apr 2020 09:09 AM PDT

For people who have lost their jobs or are in financial crisis, they might find themselves in the painful position of having to trim necessities. "There are these tried-and-true pieces of advice like 'cancel cable,' but the question for most people who really have to cut back is, 'Well, I already wasn't spending on cable, so what is next?'" Ms. Perez said. She suggested that if you're in that situation, consider cutting any other extras: alcohol, Netflix, name-brand grocery items.

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