Masks for the masses: local crafters use skills, supplies to create cloth face coverings

MEEKER | The narrative around wearing a face mask has changed dramatically since the early days of COVID-19 — just weeks ago, in the U.S. It’s unclear whether the early guidance that masks weren’t recommended for the general populace was based on known shortages of personal protective equipment for medical providers or fears people would try to hoard medical-grade masks the way they were hoarding toilet paper and hand sanitizer. As the virus spread through…