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The coronavirus is spreading further and further every day, prompting the World Health Organization to declare a global emergency. There are now around 10,000 cases of people infected with the virus in China, at least 213 have died due to the illness, and the sickness has now spread to 19 countries around the globe.
So it’s natural that people want to protect themselves and their loved ones. However, there is a shortage of medical masks and not everyone can afford quality medical equipment. And far from everyone can stay at home under a lockdown until this crisis blows over. Some people in China are turning to creative and weird ways to protect themselves from the coronavirus.
Bored Panda collected some of the most peculiar DIY projects people are trying to keep the virus at bay, and it shows how ingenious some people can be. Scroll down and upvote your favorite of these smart solutions. And when you’re done looking through this list of funny masks, have a look through our articles about a dog that stopped its owner from flying to Wuhan by destroying her passport, as well as our post about the realities of medical staff working in Wuhan.
You can view a constantly-updated model of how much the virus has spread globally right here.
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Hermione Granger 5 years ago
My friend told me a joke: when someone invites you over for Corona but there are no drinks.
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Maria Nygaard 5 years ago
Well... those Heineken really ought to think about social distancing 😂
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Pearl_TheRapperLOL 5 years ago
Yeesh... I hope China doesn't print sunflowers all over theirs...
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Tiffiny Seemann 5 years ago
There’s more filtration in that padded bra than in his papery mask though. Who cares if it looks silly.
From grapefruit and cabbage face masks to plastic bottles and even bras, some people in China are using whatever they can get their hands on to reduce the risk of contracting the disease. While most of these creative ideas won’t be as effective as proper medical equipment, any protection might be better than none. Probably. Just remember that a grapefruit is not a valid alternative to a professional mask.
Bored Panda talked to a member of flight staff from a major Middle-Eastern airline based in Dubai, who wanted to remain anonymous, about the situation regarding the spread of the coronavirus. According to her, a family of 4 that traveled to Dubai from Wuhan has been quarantined until they are healthy.
#4
Vernice Aure 5 years ago
I think that this is actually based on various 'how to protect yourself in case of...' when you have to use they things that you have on hand. It covers the basics.
#5
Ivy 5 years ago
What’s wrong with this one? The medical mask stops germs and the pad absorbs moisture. 10/10 solution.
Rissie 5 years ago
The pad is waterproof on one side, making breating through it impossible and forcing the air you breath out to the sides of the mask. The surgical mask is too coarse to keep any airborne particles out, and for the use of preventing others from breathing whatever you are breathing out of your mouth, the surgical mask on its own is just fine.
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Tracey Tait 5 years ago
This literally stops the air from being pulled thru the mask and filtered, air will be pulled in from gaps on the sides making the mask pointless.
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Dennis Mullin 5 years ago
She does not want to be seen(ugly law in effect),and get an,"ugly citation".
She also told Bored Panda that the airline that she works for hasn't stopped its flights to China. Which has her concerned for her own health. That's why she's come up with her own protocol about how to protect herself from the virus.
"After every flight, I immediately wash my clothes and take a shower as soon as I get back home," she said. "While I'm on a flight, I wear a medical mask and I only eat the food that I prepared myself."
She also revealed that it's highly likely that she'll be on at least several flights to China in February. In her opinion, not all countries in the world are equally vulnerable to the virus and calls Dubai one of the "gateways" that is at risk.
The flight attendant revealed to Bored Panda that a large number of people are now flying with masks on and are disinfecting their hands when they can. According to her, people have been advised to touch their faces less and avoid large crowds.
#7
Dennis Mullin 5 years ago
Outa work "sparkletts driver now sells his own water brand,"and his delivery is,"ahead above the other guy".
#8
Rissie 5 years ago
A better solution would be to refrain from unnecessary social contact like playing cards ;)
Night Owl 5 years ago
and making the (these days valuable and rare) face masks dirty with germs
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Liza Sniboebel 5 years ago
I think they are using the masks instead of chips, since they are a rare commodity at the moment...
Country Nana 5 years ago
Remember nitrile gloves like medical professionals use? Makes more sense!
Dennis Mullin 5 years ago
I'll bet," two sneezes and a cough".I'll see you and raise ya with ,"a fart"...
Star Santos ❤👌😁💙 5 years ago
It's honestly amazing how they even have the BALLS to go out of their houses to take part in social interaction with a wild disease. They're risking their health to do things. I really do take my health for granted. DONT BE LIKE ME!!!
#9
Full Name 5 years ago
You aren't supposed to touch your face so you can snack at the same time.
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K Yi Ting C 5 years ago
many people didn't stock up with mask in time, they are now sold out and there has been no delivery services at all.
The vast majority of cases of people with the coronavirus abroad are those who’d been to Wuhan, the epicenter of the disease. However, the BBC writes that in 8 cases (in Germany, Japan, Vietnam, and the US), people were infected by those who’d traveled to China. Today, the first cases of the virus reaching the UK have also been documented.
Countries are reacting by closing borders, canceling flights, and quarantining people returning from Wuhan. While companies like Starbucks, Google, Tesla, and IKEA closed some of their shops and partially suspended their operations. However, the WHO is sure that China can control the coronavirus outbreak in the country.
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Spiritlifter 5 years ago
I feel so bad for these kids who don't have the correct protection, they could die from it. Very sad.
Dennis Mullin 5 years ago
"Orange ya glad",that you can afford to buy a real mask.They"produce these in the produce section of Ralphs!
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Spiritlifter 5 years ago
you took the words right out of my mouth. so sad...so sad.....
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Elsie Collins 5 years ago
Don't blame the media!! This virus is deadly, and spreading FAST!!! Better safe then sorry, or dead!!! If you want to blame the media for anything, blame FOX fake news for enabling a TRAITOR!!!!!!!!
Sue Hazlewood 5 years ago
HHMMM I thought it was better to teach your kids not to play with plastic bags
Full Name 5 years ago
Through the same air channels the virus will come through, haha.
Load More Replies...China locked down the province of Hubei (with 60 million people) from where the virus spread. What’s more, China’s advising its citizens abroad to stop non-essential travel back home.
Meanwhile, the UK, Australia, South Korea, Singapore, and New Zealand are conducting voluntary evacuations from Hubei province. These people will be quarantined to see if they show any symptoms. That’s because it takes 1-14 days for symptoms to show and the illness can be transmitted even before then.
#13
earringnut 5 years ago
Um, I'm pretty sure this guy would be dressed as Cabbage Face even if there were no viruses at all.
Elsie Collins 5 years ago
At least he thinks he being healthy!! A bit of credit for that, but he'll be wondering why he's sick if he catches anything!!!
Chris DiFonso 5 years ago
Just wow. To start, there are openings. Second, can cabbage really filter out virus?
#14
BlackestDawn 5 years ago
I read somewhere else that this is actually a fire escape hood. Props for using anything that can help, but not that much creativity imo.
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Tiffiny Seemann 5 years ago
That’s a great idea actually. Good for not getting rained on too. Stupid wind making the rain go sideways... pants were wet the rest of the day. Legs were nicely moisturized though.
Thanh Cao 5 years ago
I was get suspended strike by Google for my kind although I clearly said ""I do it non-profit"" in my app... that really hurt me but I will continue to share my app which is an covid-19 tracker on android. Now I have nice topic on XDA where people understand for mine. My app is Corona Smart Tracker and Google was suspended it T_T
Lynda Momalo 5 years ago
Surgical masks aren't really very effective at keeping germs out. They're better than nothing (and good if you want to keep others from catching your cold) but almost useless on their own.
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Kimberly Warehime 5 years ago
Wonder if she wipes off the phone before using it once home after she takes off all that protective gear.
Dorothy Cloud 5 years ago
They seem to be an abundance of those water containers, can't see how they going to clean the air they breath!
Vernice Aure 5 years ago
All bases covered as per WHO guidelines: gloves, good medical mask and coverage of the eyes. Actually she is covered head to foot, nothing exposed.
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Full Name 5 years ago
The one of the right is wearing face shield like they're worried about blood from the zombie they smash with a bat.
Magpie 5 years ago
But the shield is too far up, exposing the mouth and nose.
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Donna Leske 5 years ago
Thank you for laying your bag that has been on the floor and your elbow that's been everywhere onto the fresh produce. Not.
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Anne 5 years ago
They still need to breathe air, which may be polluted by the virus (not that this mask will help much.. but..)
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Lady Raven 5 years ago
The people who are wearing the plastic head cover in addition to face mask may be “high risk” They definitely don’t want to catch it!
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Becky Moore 5 years ago
Who knew there were so many water cooler bottles just lying around in China?!
Fiona Jackson 5 years ago
It's because the tap water isn't drinkable. All drinking water comes in some kind of plastic bottle.
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#21
Orillion 5 years ago
What's the point of even wearing a mask if you're going to cut a big hole in it?
Lynn Biasini McElfresh 5 years ago
And SMOKE! Die from cancer or corona, take your pick.
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Clarebear 5 years ago
Not to be mean but the majority of the people dying from corona virus are the men that smoke. Smoking is bad for you.
Just another Day In The Glade 5 years ago
Agreed. The weak lunged, weak immuned, and elderly.
Load More Replies... Just another Day In The Glade 5 years ago
He's the kind of guy who will die from coronavirus because he has weak lungs
hunger games 5 years ago
The fact that he's wearing a mask to protect himself from a respiratory virus and then smoking through it
Naomi Wayker 5 years ago
might as well die from the corona virus cuz he got a 92/100% chance of dying from smoking first
#22
hunger games 5 years ago
I have one question. Why would you fly on a plane a small enclosed space in the air with people who possibility have the virus?
Magpie 5 years ago
I am not sure if they will get air from the bottom, or if the lid is off at the top.
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SweetPeaJules 5 years ago
News reports were saying all the masks are sold out. As soon as a store gets some there is a line around the block to buy them. Fruit covers the same entrances and is readily available.
Vernice Aure 5 years ago
The citrus masks must be surmised as better than paper due to the acid content.
* * * Being_Cori * * * 5 years ago
is just me ? i thought this old man could not afford to buy the mask
#25
How Terribly Unfortunate 5 years ago
@Emily Hong— unless you have x-ray vision, you can't even see it. Also, is that literally the problem here? Because unless I'm mistaken, it's that they need to protect against the coronavirus.
#26
Emily Hong 5 years ago
Imagine if you walk into a supermarket to get your groceries and see... this.
Emily Hong 5 years ago
Idk if he's wearing gloves to protect him from the coronavirus or just because it's winter..
#27
Tracey Tait 5 years ago
To prevent droplets coughed on the them from getting nto mucus membranes of the eyes. Getting a mask with face shield is a better solution.
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Rene Bautista 5 years ago
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#30
Adriana_Slayz 5 years ago
You see, the people that are at the airport are like me, if there's a virus or something happening bish I'm gone, out of the country
#31
Brie 5 years ago
It's all so that she looks cute for her Instagram pictures.
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Bob Beltcher 5 years ago
Preventing death isn't cute and doesn't need to be posted on Instagram
Logan Scaggs 5 years ago
#CoronaVirus I might die from exposure but don't I look cute with my face mask made out of an orange? #YOLO
Load More Replies... Adriana_Slayz 5 years ago
her "fruit mask" is too small to protect her enough from the coronavirus
Flavia Slag 5 years ago
Who came up with the bright idea of using produce to protect you from a virus?
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Clavelle 5 years ago
I don't blame them for trying to protect themselves by whatever means possible. This virus is hitting the lower income population the hardest and they're using what they have. I can only pray this gets under control as soon as possible.
Full Name 5 years ago
Exactly. You'd do what you can if it's all you had. Even if it's just placebo, that's still something because it keeps you calmer in the meantime.
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Rose the Cook 5 years ago
While most of these seem funny it is no joke being in China now. In the outer areas of Beijing busses are no longer running and taxi drivers are wearing what look like spacesuits.Housing compound gates are locked allowing no cars in or out. You can leave on foot to go to the supermarket but must be able to prove you are a resident to be allowed back in. People with luggage or otherwise obviously returning from a trip are being refused entry to their homes. These precautions are being taken by the Body Corporate of each complex.
Magpie 5 years ago
!$@ swear words. Where do they go? if they are not allowed to go home? This would terrify me.
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TheReader19 5 years ago (edited)
If this is real then this is really sad. The government should be providing every citizen with a free mask
Rissie 5 years ago
Most masks won't be very effective. Surgical masks need to be replaced on a very regular basis and only prevent promoting the virus, not contracting it.
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Lou Lopez 5 years ago
Although many of these are obviously intended to be silly, there's something depressing almost in the desperation. It makes me think of all the weird "remedies" people resorted to during the black plague. Lucky for the victims, we have much better health care these days...even if we are still tying fruit to our faces.
Lynda Momalo 5 years ago
I had the exact same thought about the plague -- in fact, I was wondering if we were going to start to see those long snouted/beaked Plague Doctor masks here.
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Dorothy Parker 5 years ago
Not amusing. These people are very frightened. If we were smart we would be too.
Robert O 5 years ago
P3 mask or higher to protect yourself against the Corona Virus, but even that does not protect those moist eyes of everyone. Surgical masks don't work to protect against an aerosolised virus.They are used by medical staff protect patients's wounds from doctor spray. P2 masks will filter out industrial dust but not the aerosolised virus. Pollen masks don't work etc etc. annd there is so much misinformation out there about risk, a lot of alarmist anecdotal stories. Go to the page of your local Centre for Disease Control and inform yourself if you are concerned. Reputable sites
Melissa D 5 years ago
What they don't tell you is that the people who die are elders, young children and those with weak immune systems. But out of 10000 only 200 and something died. (Still sad don't get me wrong) but that isn't many. And like I said above. Though stop going to China at this time and if you are in China you shouldn't be able to travel (even if you a tourist) at this time because there is a chance they could have it
misteriosa 5 years ago
They do tell us that (at least in my country they shared that info from the beginning), but does that mean that (for example) I shouldn't do everything in order to prevent myself from catching it? Because ok, I might catch it and survive without complications, but what about other people I meet regularly or on my way? It is contagious even before the symptoms outbreak, do I really want to feel responsible for eventual disease of my parents, grandmother (elder), my children (one with weaker immune system), my neighbours (some of them cancer patients/survivors), other people I don't know? What might happen to them? No, everyone absolutely has to protect themselves so the epidemic can end as soon as possible, for the sake of protecting others. Just like vaccines- everyone does their share, so the others don't have to deal with the diseases.
Load More Replies... Jacey Lynn 5 years ago
I feel like North Dakota maybe should wear masks too. Two people got it already! Keep fighting! We can live! And we can beat this virus
Clavelle 5 years ago
I don't blame them for trying to protect themselves by whatever means possible. This virus is hitting the lower income population the hardest and they're using what they have. I can only pray this gets under control as soon as possible.
Full Name 5 years ago
Exactly. You'd do what you can if it's all you had. Even if it's just placebo, that's still something because it keeps you calmer in the meantime.
Load More Replies... Rose the Cook 5 years ago
While most of these seem funny it is no joke being in China now. In the outer areas of Beijing busses are no longer running and taxi drivers are wearing what look like spacesuits.Housing compound gates are locked allowing no cars in or out. You can leave on foot to go to the supermarket but must be able to prove you are a resident to be allowed back in. People with luggage or otherwise obviously returning from a trip are being refused entry to their homes. These precautions are being taken by the Body Corporate of each complex.
Magpie 5 years ago
!$@ swear words. Where do they go? if they are not allowed to go home? This would terrify me.
Load More Replies... TheReader19 5 years ago (edited)
If this is real then this is really sad. The government should be providing every citizen with a free mask
Rissie 5 years ago
Most masks won't be very effective. Surgical masks need to be replaced on a very regular basis and only prevent promoting the virus, not contracting it.
Load More Replies... Lou Lopez 5 years ago
Although many of these are obviously intended to be silly, there's something depressing almost in the desperation. It makes me think of all the weird "remedies" people resorted to during the black plague. Lucky for the victims, we have much better health care these days...even if we are still tying fruit to our faces.
Lynda Momalo 5 years ago
I had the exact same thought about the plague -- in fact, I was wondering if we were going to start to see those long snouted/beaked Plague Doctor masks here.
Load More Replies... Dorothy Parker 5 years ago
Not amusing. These people are very frightened. If we were smart we would be too.
Robert O 5 years ago
P3 mask or higher to protect yourself against the Corona Virus, but even that does not protect those moist eyes of everyone. Surgical masks don't work to protect against an aerosolised virus.They are used by medical staff protect patients's wounds from doctor spray. P2 masks will filter out industrial dust but not the aerosolised virus. Pollen masks don't work etc etc. annd there is so much misinformation out there about risk, a lot of alarmist anecdotal stories. Go to the page of your local Centre for Disease Control and inform yourself if you are concerned. Reputable sites
Melissa D 5 years ago
What they don't tell you is that the people who die are elders, young children and those with weak immune systems. But out of 10000 only 200 and something died. (Still sad don't get me wrong) but that isn't many. And like I said above. Though stop going to China at this time and if you are in China you shouldn't be able to travel (even if you a tourist) at this time because there is a chance they could have it
misteriosa 5 years ago
They do tell us that (at least in my country they shared that info from the beginning), but does that mean that (for example) I shouldn't do everything in order to prevent myself from catching it? Because ok, I might catch it and survive without complications, but what about other people I meet regularly or on my way? It is contagious even before the symptoms outbreak, do I really want to feel responsible for eventual disease of my parents, grandmother (elder), my children (one with weaker immune system), my neighbours (some of them cancer patients/survivors), other people I don't know? What might happen to them? No, everyone absolutely has to protect themselves so the epidemic can end as soon as possible, for the sake of protecting others. Just like vaccines- everyone does their share, so the others don't have to deal with the diseases.
Load More Replies... Jacey Lynn 5 years ago
I feel like North Dakota maybe should wear masks too. Two people got it already! Keep fighting! We can live! And we can beat this virus
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