WATCH: Make your own disposable face masks with your Randfontein Herald newspaper
These are single-use masks and should be discarded after it has been used.
The Covid-19 pandemic has had an immeasurable effect on the world with many countries currently on lockdown. South Africa is no different.
Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has spoken about the importance of wearing face masks in addition to good hygiene measures and social distancing during this time. With many South Africans being financially strapped, masks may not be easily accessible to all.
Two engineers from Durban, Mikeshen Gounden and Kerushed Chetty, spoke to eNCAÂ about how they decided to make masks using their community newspaper. It took them only five minutes to finish one, making it an affordable way for members of the public to protect themselves when going out.
With this in mind, Caxton Joburg West decided to follow suit and show readers how they can make their very own disposable masks by using their local newspapers to assist in the fight against Covid-19.
As paper is extremely porous, it has a lower potency to carry the coronavirus. The paper on which newspapers are printed has proven to be very sterile because of the process it goes through. Coronavirus survives longer on smooth, non-porous surfaces.
Read more here:
https://krugersdorpnews.co.za/416295/covid-19-on-print/
Caxton Joburg West’s Production Manager, Marita Janse van Vuuren and her son, Henno Smith, show how to make your very own newspaper mask. These are single-use masks and should be discarded after it has been used.
This is a fun activity to keep the kids busy. Post photos of your newspaper mask on our Facebook page and also encourage your friends, family and neighbours to get busy folding!
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For more videos have a look at Henno’s YouTube channel here
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