[TheForge] Copper vs. coronavirus

[blcksmth]

The hand sewn masks are worn over the N95 mask and extends the life of 
the N95 to more than single usage.

Bob Willman
The Eagle's Anvil
Bowling Green, Ohio
WB8NQW

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On 3/27/2020 12:44 PM, Walter wrote:
> This is an interesting thread.
>
> Regarding face masks.  The hand sewn face masks that volunteers are 
> making are worthless in protecting the user from the virus because a 
> virus is so small that it goes through the openings. The N95 mask 
> works because the mesh in it is super fine. It also has to seal 
> against the face so beards should be shaved to use them. (Not too good 
> for many of we smiths.)
>
> Therefore, copper ions in the fabric is probably not a solution.
>
> Stay safe so stay at home.
>
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