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Originally Posted by Mr.HappySilp
I have said it pages back. There are literally no mask left. All sold out in Van. You can still find some mask but they are for dust (saw some at wal mart earlier today). Places like London drugs do have stocks coming in weekly but you have 20+ Chinese lining up 30+ mins before the store even opens so good luck trying to get them. Rubbing alcohol was out of stock but there seem to be some now but most stores are limiting the number of bottles you can purchase. wet ones antibacterial hand wipes you can still buy them (the travel size is harder to come by but the rolls ones you can find them easily), Lysol Disinfecting wipes aren't running out (coz you can use them on your skin). hand sanitizer are pretty much sold out. You can still find them online but they are overpriced.
Regarding wearing mask in Van. I don't think that's really needed yet. Today while at shoppers saw this poor Chinese student being talk down on by this white dude for wearing a mask, spreading her disease around and just being racist towards her. Also saw a Chines student wearing a mask, surgery gloves and sunglasses on the other day. I mean sure wear a mask but don't wear those plastic gloves, if you really want maybe wear a thin pair of leather gloves at least you won't stand out so much.
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This exactly. Good luck getting masks.
Their effectiveness is questionable as well given how most people(that are not medical professionals) don't use them properly anyway. May as well reserve them for people who truly need them.
The mask is actually more effective at being a social statement than it prevents the virus. On top of the facts that I can't feasibly purchase one and it's effectiveness is questionable unless you have boxes of them and switch often, I wouldn't want to be a stick in the mud.
Keep calm, keep your hands clean, practice basic hygiene etiquettes, and you will be just fine.