Here is what you can do to help:

This is a simple way you can make a protective mask at home.
This is a great craft project for kids.

This picture shows how to lace rubber bands.

Lace two long, or three short rubber bands.

Long rubber bands are more comfortable around your ears.

Sandwich one tissue between two short paper towels and pleat on the long ends.

Fold each end over a rubber band and staple.

Open the pleats to form the mask.

Cover nose and chin with rubber bands over ears.