Blog – Tagged "covid 19"

Monster Aid Reaches Out to our Homeless Community

By Chesiree Katter
June 26, 2020

Last month, Monster Aid stepped in to donate 1,000 masks to Interfaith Works, a homeless services program in Olympia, Washington.

How Fix the Mask is Changing the Game

By Chesiree Katter
May 29, 2020

Fix the Mask, founded by a team of highly skilled engineers and developers, aims to transform 3-ply surgical masks into PPE that is highly protective by simply adding a rubber band.

Surgical Masks, Cloth Masks and Carbon Filters: What's The Most Effective?

By Chesiree Katter
May 07, 2020

It can be tough to know what the best PPE to invest in is with all these options coming onto the scene, but taking the extra step to do your research can help you stay aware and have peace of mind.

5 Tips on Keeping Your Home As Virus-Free as Possible

By Chesiree Katter
April 24, 2020

Your home should be a safe haven. While shelter-in-place orders remain ongoing, keeping your home clean and as virus-free as possible is essential.

Here are some tips from the Monster Aid team on how to keep your fortress clean and germ-resistant for the safety of you and your family.

Looking After Your Mental Health During a Pandemic

By Chesiree Katter
April 23, 2020

The mental toll of dealing with a pandemic can be tough, but you're not alone. Here are some tips for keeping calm and positive during quarantine.

The Medical History of Masks (Sawbones) - Podcast

By Ashlee Palka
April 19, 2020

Interested in learning more about masks and why we need to wear them? Give this episode of Sawbones a listen to learn about the medical history of masks plus hear about how and why we need to use them today from Dr. Sydnee McElroy and her husband Justin.

Cloth Masks vs. Surgical Masks vs. N95 Masks

By Ashlee Palka
April 16, 2020

The CDC currently recommends that everyone wear some kind of face mask when venturing outside. While they aren't specifically recommending one type of mask over another, the difference between wearing a cloth bandana versus a surgical or N95 mask is significant.

Can I Reuse My Face Mask?

By Ashlee Palka
April 15, 2020

As much as we would love to tell you that you can bake, wash, or simply hang up your face mask for a few days and then use it again, that's simply not true. After performing extensive research on the length of time the coronavirus can survive on various surfaces, here's what our Public Health Educator found.