MaskFacts
Facts about masks and best-practices for mask creation, design, and use
Facts About Masks
Science supports using masks to protect yourself and others. Research shows masks cut down the chances of both transmitting and catching the coronavirus.
Make Masks
Masks are readily available for purchase. But if you want to make your own, MaskFacts has compiled mask designs for home sewers that were created by medical apparel designers and fabric scientists.
Infection Control
Hand-washing and proper use of masks are critical to protecting yourself and others.
Research
Librarians at Yale’s Cushing/Whitney Medical Library and the World Health Organization (WHO) are both gathering the latest scientific findings and knowledge on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and compiling it into an open database. Sites updated daily.
The site was put together by volunteers using our best efforts to assemble readily available facts and best practices about masks. The site does not provide medical advice, nor does it provide any type of technical advice—we are simply trying to share peer-reviewed information to help readers make their own judgments with more information. MaskFacts is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the use of the specifications and information provided in the site (the Information). The Information was obtained from hospitals, health systems and other third parties, and was not developed by MaskFacts. MaskFacts is providing the Information for informational purposes only and has not independently, tested, confirmed or verified the Information. Any use of the Information is at the user’s own risk. MaskFacts is not a health care provider and is not responsible or liable for verifying the accuracy of the Information. MaskFacts provides this Information and these materials on an “as is” basis, with no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, including with respect to accuracy, completeness, quality, non-infringement, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. MaskFacts will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of, or reliance on, any Information made available on the site.