As this fast-moving epidemic hits our awareness with news alerts and our social media feeds, it can be hard to filter out the noise. This is Day 9 of my Stay at Home Order by the State of California. The first few days were filled with confusion and anxiety about getting enough supplies to stay at home as much as I can. After I got all the food and cleaning supplies I need to last 30 days, I was in this haze of reports, articles, and coronavirus live update stats.
I would say a few days ago I got in kind of rhyme of checking out sure youtube channels for my morning news, and groups and site for articles to read about. I think it might be important and valuable to share some of the things I have found.
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Read all of stats and coverage of the new virus that has emerged in China and spread to countries around the world.
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Given CDC recommendation to use homemade masks in the event of a mask shortage, here is a comparison of filtration properties of different materials:
Cambridge scientists tested 0.02 micron Bacteriophage MS2 particles (5 times smaller than the coronavirus) & compared homemade masks made of different materials to surgical masks.
Surgical mask blocks 89%
Vacuum cleaning bag 85%
Dish Towel 73%
T shirt 70%
