WASM Newsletter for April 20, 2020

Important information on scam emails and fraudulent phone calls

Fraudulent emails and phone calls abound regarding taxes and Covid-19. Please beware and check this link for more info on what to look out for and protect yourselves:

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/corporate/security/protect-yourself-against-fraud.html

Stay safe, WASM members! Elaine Bacal

Make your own fabric masks - a great way to use up fabric remnants - a great idea for friends and family

This design is from Good Housekeeping. There is a printable pattern in pdf and a great video tutorial. Elaine made up two of these using remnant upholstery fabric:
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/a31902442/how-to-make-medical-face-masks/

This simple design is from the CDC:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html

This even simpler, no-sew design is from kd lang on her Twitter page! She uses bandanas and hair ties:
https://twitter.com/kdlang/status/1246212751745101824

Show off your work! Feel free to send photos of your protective masks to Elaine at elainebac@wasmtl.org . I will post on this blog for all to see.

Stay safe and healthy!

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