Future Catamount Sarah Bowen is doing her part to slow the spread of coronavirus in her community of Durham, North Carolina. She’s making reusable face masks to stop the wearer from coughing or sneezing directly on another person. Watch the full story below.
Sarah began producing masks for her immediate family but was inspired to create more to give to others by her mother, who discovered several local face mask drives. Through these drives, she is sending her masks to local hospitals and medical centers who are experiencing extreme personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages.
The face masks are made from cotton and elastic and are machine-washable to ensure a comfortable and sanitary experience.
While Sarah and her immediately family are not at any increased risk for suffering from COVID-19, she has nonetheless felt its effects. A current high school senior, Sarah is finishing her year taking classes online and does not know if she will be able to have a graduation ceremony. The pandemic has also caused her to have to cancel several college visits and her graduation trip to Italy.
