Home-made cloth face masks likely need a minimum of two layers, and preferably three, to protect against COVID-19, a new study finds.
Source: Face mask safety: Two or three layers best to protect against coronavirus, study finds – CNN
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28 Ways to Learn About Disability Culture – The New York Times
New York Times staff members put their heads together with disability advocates to recommend movies, books, TV shows, dance and art that capture disability experiences.
Source: 28 Ways to Learn About Disability Culture – The New York Times
Asian Americans Are ‘Not A Virus,’ New PSA From Director Alan Yang Powerfully Declares | HuffPost
The ad, directed by the “Master of None” co-creator and “Tigertail” director, spotlights the alarming rise in anti-Asian racism because of COVID-19.
Source: Asian Americans Are ‘Not A Virus,’ New PSA From Director Alan Yang Powerfully Declares | HuffPost
United States of Conspiracy S2020 E2 FRONTLINE PBS Trailer
How trafficking in conspiracy theories went from the fringes of U.S. politics into the White House.
Source: United States of Conspiracy | S2020 E2 | FRONTLINE | PBS | Official Site
Hospital and Veterinary Safe Mask Alternative From the University of Florida College of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology
This mask consists of two layers of HALYARD H600 medical fabric. The blue side is the right side and will face out. The mask has passed the Respirator Fit Test. Please note that the masks will be sterilized after they are returned to the hospital.
Source: Mask Alternative » Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University of Florida
Avoiding Ableist Language
Here’s a good resource for those of us trying to do better about avoiding ableist language in our writing and conversation. It’s a Microsoft Document from Augsburg University.