Coronavirus Pressures Supply Chain for Protective Masks

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A critical component in face masks that protect medical workers from the new coronavirus is highly sought after. “This has been unprecedented demand.”

The industrial fabric is a critical component of the sophisticated face masks that protect medical workers from the new coronavirus. As the virus spreads around the world, those face masks are in short supply.

Now nonwoven polypropylene is, too.
 

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*cough* you sick muthafuckas

N95 mask is the new gold standard. China Chinese in America already round up most of medics protection materials e.g. mask, tyvek gown, C91 bio warfare suit, shield etc. shipped to China. Huge profits to sold it in China, as shortage in China continue.

Seems masks could be developed from material that after being treated would kill most viruses, and bacteria, but not harm the wearer. Hasn't anyone thought about investigating this, and bringing it to market ?

I believe that us have ability to solve ASAP just like Taiwan. Us can seek some experience and tech from Taiwan for emergent needs.

Stop flights from Japan and South Korea now!

What Says Counts, For Is 45+..

Masks are a detriment to most healthy people.

So Trump was right about China and the USA needing jobs and the manufacturing base back in the... USA.

Raise the tariff, buy it from China, let them pay for the tax

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