If you’re desperate for a surgical mask but you can’t get one, you can always try making your own. This is most likely only slightly better than nothing, but if you just have to do it a team ...

The best mask you can make is one that fits snugly on your face. So a loosely wrapped scarf will not do the trick. CHANG: If you can sew, cut up an old T-shirt or sheets and follow a pattern with ...