How to make a cloth mask

The Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize has recommended that South Africans wear cloth face masks when out in public. Wondering how to make one? We’ve got you covered!

How effective the mask is, also depends on how you use it. Below are the guidelines on how to properly use a mask:

The Department of Health has recommended that South Africans should wear cloth face masks when in public to prevent the spread of #Covid19SA. Here’s how to use a cloth face mask ?? #Day19ofLockdown pic.twitter.com/xer0ebUYVQ

— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) April 14, 2020

SEE ALSO: Frequently asked questions about coronavirus COVID-19

How to make a cloth mask DIY style:

1. Dr Zweli Mkhize shared the below video to help you:

The health department recommends cloth masks to help contain the spread of the coronavirus. You can make your own mask at home, with or without a sewing machine. #ClothFaceMask (2/2) pic.twitter.com/YJ2VgAjF7b

— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) April 11, 2020

SEE ALSO: 6 steps to stop the spread of respiratory viruses

 

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Quarantine but make it fashion. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ????????? to the @themeanchick for making me this adorable mask. The ladies in my house all have matching ones and we loooooove them ❤️Remember!!! just because you’re not feeling symptoms doesn’t mean that you can’t be spreading the virus! #ABC #AlwaysBeCovering! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ SWIPE ➡️to learn how to make one yourself!

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