How To Make A Mask Without Sewing

We are now being encouraged to wear a fabric mask out in public.

Wear a fabric mask out in public.

That recommendation coming from the centers for disease control and prevention.

We know there's a shortage of that protective equipment.

As kimt news 3's calyn thompson explains- you can make one with things you probably already have.xxx live calyn-is it that easy?

Masks-lintro-2 amy - it really is.

If you'll remember, i recently showed you how to sew a face covering.

Today - i'll show you how to make one with basic items you'll find laying around your house.xxx masks-vo-1 lowerthird2line coronavirus:how to make face covering with no sewing kimt news 3 sot: here's how you can make your own face covering in a few easy steps.

Before the weekend - surgeon general jerome adams shared this video showing how it can be done with a scarf - hand - or an old t-shirt.

Stand-up: he also mentioned using a bandana or piece of cloth like this one.

No sewing is required... all you need is two rubber bands.

You fold the cloth in half twice from both the bottom and the top... and then put a rubber band around each end... and fold in the sides.

Put it on - and then you have a fabric mask.

/ masks-live sot-3 the c-d-c recommends people wear these when they go out in public where social distancing is hard to maintain.

Remember- they're asking you to stay 6 feet away from others.

That includes a potentially busy sites like grocery stores or pharmacies.

Live in rochester- calyn thompson-kimt news 3.

/ thanks calyn.

People should be regularly washing cloth masks.

Health officials still stress they don't want people using medical or surgical masks.

Masks-tag-2 we have more information on the c-d-c recommendation s on our website kimt dot com.

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