According to WHO in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), about  1,169 people tested positive for COVID-19  and 50 people have died.  At times of high transmission and in the early stages of an outbreak, we know that ideally, everyone should be practising physical distancing and hand washing. But in some places, this is difficult or impossible to implement.   Therefore, in an effort to tailor our response in the various settings where we work, a few weeks ago, MSF teams started producing face masks in DRC. Working with around 20 small sewing shops to produce masks made from one of the validated templates and appropriate material. The reusable masks produced by MSF in DRC are given to patients, their caretakers and non-medical employees. "Wearing masks are one of the prevention measures to limit the spread of the disease in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fabric masks have been manufactured for the safety of our beneficiaries on the one hand, and for the safety of our staff in cities that are already affected by the COVID-19 pandemic," Dr Maria Mashako, MSF Medical Coordinator.