CDZ How quickly could the USA be making face mask?

[Bruce_T_Laney]

The U.S., Mexico and Canada could go into making all that is needed for this Pandemic but the left does not want that because if we fix the problem they can not blame Trump...

 

[RodISHI]

If the United States went "Manhattan Project" on this ... days to have all the masks made, weeks to get them distributed ... it's not clear whether masks would be helpful, I have to use a head sock with the mask to make them work with the much larger particulates found on construction sites ... tiny virus spores may well slip right through ...

I wear a mask for my own protection whenever in a clinic or setting where sick people roam after catching the crud at the clinic right before surgery last year. Thus far it has worked well. If it were a screen and one was screening off certain size particles there is always a loss of smaller particles in the screening process that sticks to the screen. With that knowledge from actually screening materials I'd say one has a better chance wearing a mask than not while trying to avoid this virus.

The theory they don't help you if you're not sick is bullshit. It's better to have one than not.

Isn't there a plant in SD making them day and night?

Yes they have a plant in SD. Even a regular mask can help if one has nothing else. The problem is not enough for the entire medical community as this all progresses but good practices if everyone will use them can make a difference.

Like today a barnie fife pulled me over because I didn't have the plates installed yet (less than 24hrs since I bought the new registration and plates). The guy had no reason to stand so close to my window breathing in on me and giving me some of his spit as he talked for a crappy little fix-it ticket. It pissed me off because these people are the ones that should be taking this seriously. Its like they do not understand what a plague is or they think its some kind of joke or bs. Just unprofessional as hell.

In Salt Lake City suburbs its already spreading like wildfire. One lady at a lil place I stop was telling me her sister on the way back from Florida could not stop at one of the towns they usually stop at in Georgia for a pee break.

Apparently a bandana has minimal protection a doctor I know is wearing one and surgical gloves to grocery shop and I asked about the makeshift mask, he said any protection is better than none outside of hospital in hospital it's surgical, as far as his gloves he puts them on just before entering the grocery store or other places and when exiting throws them away in the trash can outside. Apparently he has plenty of gloves.

I put paper towels in my pockets and hands if I have to go in somewhere. Bandana is a good idea too but I do have a few disposable masks in case I need them. Had that deputy fold and drop paperwork onto sprayed paper towels and folded them all up and will leave set for three days.

I think our society as a whole just has too many ignorant people who are clueless and that will be our downfall in this whole virus epidemic.

Not sure but this may be a possibility for getting with the program in meeting immediate needs for the country> https://fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/R43767.pdf If they are not already considering it.

The Defense Production Act of 1950: History, Authorities, and Considerations for CongressUpdated March 2, 2020

 

[EvilCat Breath]

Every medical professional says the masks are all but useless.

Not every medical professional

just the ones you choose to listen too

but whatever their value its insane to trust our lives to chinese communists

If YOU are sick YOU need to wear a mask. Masks do not prevent the virus from spreading., it can land on your skin and any surface until you come along. We will not wear hazmat suits and live in clean rooms.

 

[EdwardBaiamonte]

1. Is anyone besides 3M gearing up to meet the masks needs during this emergency?

This is where Republican capitalism shines. Now there is maximum incentive for the entire world to make corona supplies. Under socialism the govt would appoint one factory to make supplies( what libcommie Como wanted) and that factory would have little incentive to obey.

 

[RodISHI]

People all over the nation are making face mask now with the sewing machines. Many are offering them to any hospital that needs them.

 

[EdwardBaiamonte]

1. Is anyone besides 3M gearing up to meet the masks needs during this emergency?

people gear up to make 10's of 1000's of products. The only difference with masks is that demand is infinite and you can name your price. Thus everyone is gearing up, especially China since they are most qualified to reach the scale necessary. Make sense?

 

[RodISHI]

1. Is anyone besides 3M gearing up to meet the masks needs during this emergency?

people gear up to make 10's of 1000's of products. The only difference with masks is that demand is infinite and you can name your price. Thus everyone is gearing up, especially China since they are most qualified to reach the scale necessary. Make sense?

Many are just making their own now for themselves and family and friends.