Just a reminder to stay safe during these times folx! Following the CDC guidelines for preventing exposure is the best way to prevent illness.
As noted in the list below, cloth face masks can be made at home! The CDC website lists directions for sewn masks and masks that require no sewing what-so-ever. You can find a link to these directions here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html When making these masks, please make sure they fit the requirements for any face coverings (listed at the CDC article above) in order to have the most effective cloth face mask possible. For those who prefer a visual guide to sewing a mask, we recommend this video here: https://youtu.be/5RbKeBgrgKQ Again, we hope you’re all staying safe! Staying informed about Covid-19 means staying informed about the impact on minority communities. Minorities are getting hit harder than other communities by the novel virus. Below are several articles describing the impacts of Covid-19 on minority groups and other related information.
Queer & Trans related information regarding risk factors:https://cancer-network.org/coronavirus-2019-lgbtq-info/ COVID-19 is disproportionately affecting groups of color: https://www.kff.org/disparities-policy/issue-brief/communities-of-color-at-higher-risk-for-health-and-economic-challenges-due-to-covid-19/ Impacts on Asian American communities: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-03-23/coronavirus-devastation-immigrants?fbclid=IwAR11IkLpbZuJDB5mxtFrY_dqNyEPf2cHH9K57Psx6Q7dVRCzJRn3pd6dubI Impacts on Immigrant farm / essential workers:https://www.fresnobee.com/opinion/readers-opinion/article241701016.html?fbclid=IwAR2SQv-lBvOPAbVD2kZjD02RMgY5BJvcgLdBFBefdlWrqT_Uw3PxsRyMFXg UCLA Basic Needs Guide (Basic Needs Committee):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AUbLyaeYTLGPY1tnDJTG3ROzXKVY0QvF5oOy9_ZLmKo/edit |