Coronavirus fears lead to worldwide mask shortages

People wearing face masks as a preventative measure following a coronavirus outbreak which began in the Chinese city of Wuhan, line up to purchase face masks from a makeshift stall after queueing for hours following a registration process during which they were given a pre-sales ticket, in Hong Kong on February 5, 2020.

Coronavirus emerged in the city of Wuhan in central China in December. As of Friday morning, the number of confirmed cases globally stood at 31,420, with more than 31,000 of those in mainland China. There have been 638 deaths, all but two in China. "These masks will not only satisfy the maximum needs of company employees for preventing the coronavirus, but could also be used for external support to help with the current coronavirus control," the Taiwanese company said in a statement.

Across China, the spread of the virus has prompted quarantines, airline cancellations, stores closures and the temporary shut down of factories and other businesses. In France, a manufacturer of respiratory masks is ramping up production four or five times higher than normal. Kolmi Hopen typically produces 170 million masks a year at its facility in Angers, about 200 miles southwest of Paris. Now, though, demand for its products has multiplied, said Guillaume Laverdure, COO of parent company Medicom.

This is ridiculous how hard is it to make these things

Unless you have the virus wearing a mask is completely useless! You only need it to contain your expelled bodily fluids when you are actually sick!!!

As hell is unleashed Trudeau and Canada health officials are afraid people might become Racist and Xenophobic Canadians are all encouraged to play nice with each other .... Hugs and kisses all around

Please read Twitter questions/concerns being directed towards Patty Hadju & Dr. Theresa Tam regarding how poorly & inconsistently gov’t is handling Coronavirus. Can you address this?

Like a mask is going to protect you from a microscopic virus, smh 🤣🤣🤣

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