You would be hardpressed to go out into public these days without seeing a large majority of people wearing face masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Face masks and other items of personal protective equipment were difficult to come by in the last few months, but with a little innovation, many Floridians have commissioned hand-sewn cloth masks and have even made some themselves. [TIMELINE: The spread of coronavirus in Florida] You probably won’t see face masks fade from use any time soon, so here is everything you need to know about using masks to protect your health.
Because COVID-19 is primarily spread through respiratory droplets expelled through coughing, sneezing and even speaking, face masks act as a barrier keeping