How to make a medical mask from a paper towel in 2 minutes

In light of recent events, the shortage of medical masks has been felt by almost the entire world. No matter what anyone says, although a mask does not provide 100 percent protection against viruses and bacteria, it certainly significantly reduces the likelihood of contracting airborne diseases. In any case, it is better to always wear it in a public place than without it.
So, let’s consider the most likely case: your colleague started sneezing and coughing at work. Naturally, you will be afraid of getting infected with something from him, and of course you don’t have a mask at hand. What to do?
It's simple: you can do it yourself right at your workplace in just a couple of minutes.

You will need:

• Paper towels or napkin.
  
• 2 stationery erasers.
  
• Stapler.

How to quickly make a medical mask from a paper towel

We tear off the paper hand towel from the roll and fold it like an accordion.


Place the elastic on one end first.

We bend it and fix it with a stapler.

We do a similar procedure with the second end.

The mask is ready! All that remains is to straighten its middle.

And put it on your face, closing all the airways.

Be sure to save this life hack and share it with your friends! Perhaps he will save a single life!
This mask will be effective for about one hour, then you will need to throw it away and make a new one.

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