Cloth Masks
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Confused about masking up against Omicron? Here’s a guideTo remedy any confusion that might be surfacing around masks, here's a run-through of the different types available, how to use them correctly and where to find them.HealthJan 10, 2022
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Villeray friends cleaning up neighbourhood, one face mask at a timeSince starting to collect trash, the pair estimates they have collected close to 4,000 masks and well over 10,000 steps.EnvironmentApr 10, 2021
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COVID-19 cloth mask FAQs — What fabric is best? How do they work?Although mask use has been widely adopted, many people still have questions about them. Researchers Catherine Clase, Edouard Fu and Juan Jesus Carrero have some answers.CommentaryOct 18, 2020
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Saskatchewan’s top doctor recommends wearing reusable cloth masks come the fallAs gatherings move indoors and social distancing becomes challenging, Dr. Saqib Shahab recommends everyone has four or five reusable cloth masks at home.HealthJun 22, 2020
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Coronavirus: Volunteers asked to make cloth masks for Ontario Health Team-NorthumberlandThe OHT-N said Monday that partners approved a plan to collect, clean, package and distribute handmade cloth masks to patients and clients with instructions on how to wear them and care for them.HealthJun 1, 2020
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Evidence suggests cloth masks could help in fight against transmission of coronavirus: researchersAn international opinion piece from 10 doctors suggests cloth masks can block droplet and aerosol contamination in the environment.May 27, 2020
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Non-medical masks recommended as restrictions loosen in Manitoba"There might be people unintentionally clustering together."CanadaMay 21, 2020
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Don’t get lulled into false sense of security with homemade masks amid coronavirus pandemic: WRHAThinking of wearing a cloth mask while you're out in public? Manitoba health officials say it won't do much to protect you from COVID-19, but it still has its benefits.HealthApr 7, 2020
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