Of all the COVID-19 problems facing America, the mask shortage might be the most baffling. Masks are now so impossible to find that health-care workers are reusing theirs multiple times.
Grocery-store workers, who are at high risk of contracting the virus, have been denied masks for months. The new trend of creating homemade masks is increasing the spread of the virus due to the ineffectiveness of the fabrics which they are made.
Many of the masks are manufactured in China; the country slowed mask manufacturing and stopped shipping them to the U.S. during its own coronavirus outbreak.
But the United States was supposed to have its own supply of masks in the Strategic National Stockpile, a secret hiding place for emergency supplies stored in an undisclosed number of warehouses around the country. As of April 1st, it was nearly depleted.
WHY THE STRATEGIC NATIONAL STOCKPILE IS OUT OF MASKS?
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I hope this virus goes away soon and that everyone comes out of it safe and sound. It’s about time we all go back to normality.
This is such an important post. Masks are so important right now.
Most wear the wrong types of masks due to the lack of availability. I agree it does give a false sense of security and as a result, may increase the spread.
We’re the same over here in the UK – it’s almost impossible to buy a mask 🙁
Louise x
Oh my goodness, what a scary thing. Having a cousin on the front lines, I know how very important those masks are and that they need new ones as they work shifts. Testing is so important especially now with this pandemic and in the future. We have to make sure we get our best practices and plan B through Z’s in line now.
What an absolute farce! I just can’t believe the lunacy that has been going on around masks and PPE – a basic staple in these times!
So much important information here especially for those using improper masks and materials to protect themselves. Thanks for sharing.
Oh what a shame. It seems like the world was super unprepared to deal with such a thing. Hopefully we learn for the future.
Oh no, that’s terrible. In a related matter, it’s so hard to find quality masks. No one is selling them.
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