First I’ll get your attention with my new print on demand cloth masks featuring my wing designs! Then, please read on.
Or, don’t swipe because that was for Instagram, woops!
Below is the more important message.
*Updated with a new graphic on 4/19/2020 and to clarify a few things.
My fairy wing mask is mainly to get your attention regarding IMPORTANT unaddressed info about mask protection and Covid-19!
Don't use the N95 masks *with* air flow valves without a cover thinking they protect those around you from coronavirus. Breath coming OUT of the valve is NOT filtered! If you are a carrier - and we all should act as if we are since it spreads before symptoms show - this type will expose other people to the virus.
If you are immunocompromised & this type is all you have then protect yourself if you must go out, but NO ONE is addressing this issue so the public is unaware!
I buy this type for sanding work, because it lets out my breath to reduce moisture & heat. I initially thought I could use this to protect against the virus too. I looked up whether exhaled air is filtered & the answer is NO for most of the valved brands I looked up, including re-usable ones like VogMask.
Government officials should carry some blame, for putting out a white lie that masks are bad for us, to preserve them for healthcare workers. Honesty would have been better!
They said we'd wear them wrong. Why not simply instruct us on how to do so properly like with hand washing?
During the fires in CA, we got advice on what types of masks we needed. This time, we were treated like idiots, & it caused fear & hoarding. People aren't informed about what each type does, and this is flat out dangerous. You actually want the cheaper ones without the valve - and that’s if we were lucky enough to have access to a supply. Healthcare workers need them most, but if you have a respirator at home already, I want you to know the difference.
N95 or higher is necessary to provide the most protection, which is why healthcare workers need them badly.
For the rest of us since those are hard to get, even a cloth mask provides more protection than nothing, according to a growing consensus of experts - and when I say protection, I mean we protect others by wearing one most.
It also goes without saying that with or without a mask we should continue to practice social distancing and every other safety measure as well like hand washing - especially any time you handle any type of mask.
The fairy wing masks I'm offering via Contrado are not medical grade, but if you want to cover your mask or don't have other options you can now get a 4 pack with my wing designs. Contrado is also offering FREE blank white masks as well!
To get some, go here: https://www.contrado.com/stores/fancyfairy/fancy-fairy-wing-face-mask-342242