Face Masks Work — But What Makes Them More Effective ? The Latest On Layers And Particles

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has long asked Americans to wear masks in public spaces, but last Friday they advised to wear a mask everywhere outside of your home.

We know that masks work in helping to slow the spread of COVID-19. And a new study at Virginia Tech led by Linsey Marr, the world’s leading expert on aerosol science, details ways we can make masks even more effective.

    Facemasks are making it difficult for the deaf and hard-of-hearing to communicate.But now, Connexions team  figured out a way to help. Started the ‘See More Smile’ campaign. The goal is to raise awareness of the need for accessible face masks.

The campaign handmade more than 60 masks, which include a clear plastic mouth window, so others can easily read lips and communicate via sign language.

“It would be so cool if other people started making these and more people started wearing them. It’s like one of those small, small ways we could make life a little bit better in his crazy pandemic, it’s just to be able to smile at each other,” said Aliengena.

Aliengena donated some of the masks to staffers at HCC, as well as teachers at Holyoke Public Schools. 

The masks have been certified ASTM , GB2626-2019, available for export to worldwide.  Learn more at :   www.connexions-tech.com