Coronavirus: Cork groups come together to protect most vulnerable in society

The WHO has been considering an update on advice on wearing face masks to fight the virus after a US study suggested that a sneeze or cough could travel much further than previously thought

'Sanctuary Mask' makers Violeta Nimani, Olga Voytenko and Rudina Zhuka with some of the masks made to protect residents of Direct Provision centres. Picture: Larry Cummins

By Liz Dunphy and Christy Parker

People across the country are volunteering their time and expertise to make protective masks to combat the spread of Covid-19.