Making masks to manage COVID-19

Starting Monday, a new program will make its way into the Wabash Valley.

It's called the Community Mask Initiative.

It was created to help provide homemade masks to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

Come too late.

Today..

You can help give to those in need during "covid-19."

That's by participating in the "community mask initative."

News 10's jordan kudisch joins us live this morning from our newsroom.

She has more on how you can help make these "masks"..

And give back to the community.

Alia..

Donations for those masks actually start this morning... and by giving during this time you could help make a real difference.

According to the cdc..

Here's how these masks should be made.

It should fit snugly but comfortably... against the side of the face.

You can secure it with ties or ear loops.

It should include multiple layers of fabric..

This is very important.

It should allow for breathing without restriction..

And you should be able to wash it without changing its shape.

You can donate these masks at the annex building in vigo county this morning..

Starting at 9:30..

And they'll be collected until 3:30 this afternoon.

Coming up in the next 30 minutes..

I'll explain how these donations could go a long way to slow the spread of the virus.

For now, reporting live from our newsroom, jordan kudisch, news 10.