THE MASK EDIT
With the rise of Covid-19, masks have been declared a necessity; Ann Arbor teens have used their sewing skills to create and sell homemade masks to help their local and broader community. BY CATE WEISER
A recent study conducted by the University of Illinois’ Mechanical Science and Engineering department found that two-layer fabric masks are 78.3 to 98.3% effective at blocking respiratory droplets. According to the CDC, Covid-19 is primarily spread through respiratory droplets which are caused by actions like sneezing, coughing or talking. The state of Michigan has mandated masks in nearly all public spaces -- and with cases in the U.S. continuing to dramatically increase, there have been no signs of that mandate being lifted. Liliana Knopp and Aly and Gabby Pacifico have produced and sold countless fabric masks, contributing hundreds of dollars to charity.
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