MAKE YOUR OWN MASK
IT ONLY TAKES A FEW SECONDS USING OUR GUIDE.. WITH A HANKY AND TWO HAIR BANDS
FACE masks have been used in the fight against coronavirus since it emerged. But medical advice on their usefulness seems to change weekly. On friday, American health chiefs made An extra Ordinary U-turn and are now Advising people to wear them after weeks of claiming they could make matters worse. That has put pressure on Downing Street to rethink its advice in the UK. But Health Secretary Matt Hancock yesterday insisted it is still the advice that "well” Britons do not need to cover their nose and mouth. In the wake of Donald Trump’s U-turn, tutorials to make your own version have been flooding the internet. Stocks of surgical-grade masks have been hit by panic
buyers, but your Daily Star Sunday here offers a way for you to make your own at home, without the need for a single stitch. You will need a handkerchief or square scarf – one that measures 18in by 18in works best – plus two hair ties or elastic bands. were Fabrics found with to a be tight most weave effective at filtering out particles. Remember to wash your mask after use – and keep following Government and WHO guidelines. DAILY STAR SUNDAY SAYS – PAGE 8