CHILDREN AND MASKS

It is considered safe for your child to wear a mask if they are older than two years and do not have health issues that would make breathing more difficult. Here are some tips to help your child adjust to wearing a mask.

Washington Post

The CDC now recommends that all people wear face masks, this article reviews homemade masks and their safe usage.

Harvard Health

How to talk to children about the coronavirus

Given all the discussion about this coronavirus, your children might have heard about it and have questions for you. Below are some tips on how to respond to their questions.

Black Concerns Over Face Masks

While Black and Hispanic workers are less likely to be able to work from home, and the CDC has stated health disparities put them at greater risk for contracting and dying of COVID-19, an additional burden is fear of wearing masks in public related to racially biased targeting.  

Best Materials for DIY Masks

Researchers at Cambridge University tested a wide range of household materials for homemade masks. To measure effectiveness, they shot Bacillus atrophaeus bacteria (0.93-1.25 microns) and Bacteriophage MS virus (0.023 microns in size) at different household materials.

Updated COVID-19 Food Safety  

This article covers new suggestions when shopping for and handling food.  If you are at increased risk of contracting COVID-19 or have young children that may touch potentially contaminated items please consider using the additional steps discussed to safely process food.