Democratic Republic of Congo

Seamstresses Combat Face Mask Shortage

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Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa

Kanyere Denise, left, and Kavira Nzanzu make face masks at a tailor shop in the main shopping area of Kirumba, Democratic Republic of Congo. While health care workers have encouraged people to comply with measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, there have been few masks available. These seamstresses started making masks to help the local population, and each seamstress can make between 30 and 50 masks per day.

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Seamstresses Combat Face Mask Shortage