A Scientist's Perspective on Face Masks

Microbiologist, research scientist, and co-chair of the Cambridge City COVID–19 Expert Advisory Panel (and my sister!), Jill Crittenden, joins us to talk about what face masks can do for you and people around you, what masks work best, how to make your own, and how to use masks safely. She provides science-backed information about how the coronavirus is transmitted and the best safety measures for a community. She also discusses several initiatives to provide protective gear to cashiers and to frontline healthcare workers. A crucial episode.

JILL WOULD LIKE TO UPDATE THIS INFORMATION BY RECOMMENDING THAT DIY MASK MAKERS USE THE SHOP TOWEL OPTION INSTEAD OF THE PAPER TOWEL OPTION. Both are mentioned in the podcast.

An article about Jill and one of the initiatives:
https://mcgovern.mit.edu/2020/04/02/mcgovern-scientist-helps-build-covid-19-resource-to-address-shortage-of-face-masks/

A How-To Video for how to make a mask:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVEVve-3QeM#Masks4All,%20and%20how%20to%20make%20your%20own%20mask

Additional information about public masks:
https://www.n95decon.org/masks-for-public-use

Connect with Jill on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-crittenden/


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