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Page 3 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Saturday, April 11, 2020 Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19 Sewn Cloth Face Covering Materials How to Wear Cloth Face Coverings + Two 10°x6" rectangles of cotton fabric + Two6" pieces of elastic + Needle and thread (or bobby pin) + Scissors Cloth face coverings should— {or rubber bands, string, + Sewing machine + fitsnugly but comfortably against the side ofthe face cloth strips, or hair ties) + be secured with ties or ear loops + include multiple layers of fabric + allow for breathing without restriction Tutorial + be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or changetto shape 1, Cutout two 10-by-6-inch rectangles of cotton 2. Fold over the long sides % inch and hem. Then fold the fabric. Use tightly woven cotton, such as quilting double of layer fabric over ¥inch along the short sides CDC on Homemade Cloth Face Coverings fabric or cotton sheets. T-shirt fabric will work in and stitch down, ‘CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other a pinch. Stack the two rectangles; you will sew fold social distancing measures ae difficult to maintain (eg, grocery stores and the cloth face covering asifit wasa single piece pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission, of fabric. CDC also advises the use of simple cloth face coveringsto slow the spread of the virus and help people who may have the vius and do not know itfrom ‘transmitting it to others. Cloth face coverings fashioned from household - 2ba|e sites Wainch ; tems or madeat home from common materialsat low cost can be used as an inches fold ‘additional, voluntary public health measure. Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age Winch 12 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, ors unconscious, incapacitated of ‘otherwise unable to remove the cloth face covering without assistance. ‘The cloth face coverings recommenced are not surgical masks or N-95 ——— fold fold respirators. Those are critical supplies that must continuetobe reserved for Toinches healthcare workers and other medical frst responders,as recommended by current CDC guidance. stitch sith ‘Should cloth face coverings be washed or otherwise cleaned regularly? How regularly? 3. Runa Ginch ength of1/8-nch wide elastic through the widerhem ‘4. Gently pul onthe elastcso thatthe knots Yes. They should be routinely washed depending on the frequency ‘on each side ofthe cloth face covering, These willbe the earloops.. are tucked inside the hem. of use. Usea large needle ora bobby pin to thread it through. Tie the ends Gather te sides of the cloth face covering tight. (on the elastic and adjust so the cloth face How does one safely sterilize/clean a cloth face covering? Don't have elastic? Use hairtieso elastic head bands fyou only covering fits your face. Then securely stitch ‘Awasing machinshoul sificein propery washing aot fae covering have string, you can make the ties longer and tie the cloth face the elastic in place to keep it from slipping. covering behind your head, How does one safely remove a used cloth face covering? Individuals should be careful not to touch thelr eyes, nose, and mouth Ny thread tuckin knot ‘when removing their cloth face covering and wash hands immediately ‘through ) after removing, knot : cdc.gov/coronavirus Better water for better living. Bandana Cloth Face Covering (no sew method) Materials SALES ¢ SERVICE ¢ RENTALS + Bandana (or square cotton cloth approximately 20°x20") + Rubber bands (or hair ties) © Water Softeners * Salt Delivery & Filter Changes + Coffee filter + Scissors (if you are cutting your own cloth) * Reverse Osmosis Systems * Free Water Analysis Tutorial 5 zi (580) 323-2041 You could give your people Fold fiterincenter offolded bandana. (800) 310-6336 J Fold top down. Fold bottom up. culligan.com cut coffee fiter Providing comfort and Supportfor End of Life chotces 4 s. Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual re- neZon Place rubber bands ot halt es Fold side tothe mide and tuck, sources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the practical ‘about 6inches apart. details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. For questions regarding hospice service or eligibility, contact: Carrie Perry, RN/ Adminsistrator Elk City police Pat Welsh, RN/ C Some of the most common conditions are: dinator of Patient Care * Cancer * Failure to Thrive * End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) radio log End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) * End Stage Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) * End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) * End Stage Liver Disease * End Stage Renal Disease « AIDS/HIV End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson's or Alzheimer’s April2 6:53 a.m. - information 7:44 a.m. - stolen property carrte 12:22 a.m, - traffic 8th and Boone. 400 block of McArthur. Suspicious box in driveway. 200 block of Haydn. Truck Perry, 2N Professional, Passionate 12:54 a.m. - noise dis- Looks like black portable broke into last night and Advance, Attentive... turbance Wolfley and Ed file cabinet. Has not touched wallet was taken. Vehicles Tillary. Dog barking made or moved it. Small tool box. Our Difference Is Our Care contact with owner, They 7:27 a.m. - breaking and was left unlocked by child. will try and get the dog to be entering 600 block of Nich- Spole with officer on phone. quiet. ols. Suspect has herself and Just wants wallet with social 1:18 am. - suspicious three kids standing on corner Have you ever considered becoming person(s) Main and Broad- and thinks there is people in security and driver’s license a hospice volunteer? way. East alley out wiht a fe- her house, on corner of West back.. No report at time of male. On foot pushing bike. 9th. Reporting party has a call. May come in later. In A fulfilling experience in the spirit 2:09 a.m. - assist other key to apartment. Would like agency 3rd Randall. officer to clear residence. lobby to fill out statement. of giving and receiving. 10:31 am. - EMS/Am- “ElkCituNews bulance 700 block of North Elk. Not responding, male subject approximtley. 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