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CORONAVIRUS SPECIAL EDITION: Can DIY masks really protect you?

Apr 6, 2020 #find India

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The Coronavirus Pandemic
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What you should know about DIY masks and ventilators
Here's what scientists and health care workers say about making homemade protective gear and medical supplies amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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STAY INFORMED: The latest facts and figures about coronavirus +
PHOTOGRAPH BY ROSEM MORTON
A Baltimore nurse documents life on the front lines
Rosem Morton, who is also a photographer and National Geographic Explorer, chronicles her day-to-day experiences—from being fit for an N95 mask to worrying about her hours—as she and her colleagues brace for the pandemic.
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PHOTOGRAPH BY WILLIAM DANIELS, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION
How do infections like the coronavirus jump from animals to people?
Zoonotic diseases kill millions of people every year. Here's where they come from and how to avoid them.
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Other coverage
Do you need to wash your groceries? And other advice for shopping safely (The Guardian)  ››
What New York looked like during the 1918 flu pandemic (NYT)  ››
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What did people do before toilet paper?
Archaeologists have done plenty of interesting dirty work as they document how people from various cultures wiped themselves back in the day.
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How hard will the coronavirus hit the travel industry?
Taking a snapshot of tourism losses is difficult, as the data changes as quickly as the virus spreads.
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PHOTOGRAPH BY CHARLIE HAMILTON JAMES, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION
Rats come out of hiding as lockdowns eliminate urban trash
With less litter on the ground and garbage in Dumpsters behind restaurants, rats are seeking food elsewhere.
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