Covid 19 -

[Yellow_Festiva]

Originally Posted by T3rminator

What you can buy in the shops is not fit for healthcare workers. They are in an environment which is a whole different ball game. They need N95 or equivalent grade masks, hence why the gov is encouraging the general public NOT to buy those.

Ahh ok.

Having said that, I have had to go to the Dr several times in the past few months and they as well as the receptionists were all wearing the cheap surgical type masks they sell at coles.

When I got tested the guy was wearing the masks you buy from Bunnings - 10 for $2...

[Mr_G6ET]

I bought two of these when we were all on alert. Comfortable and high quality.
Has a disposable carbon filter in the front, the remainder is washable. Please search the best seller.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AU-Reusa...4AAOSwD5NfEsfN
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2Pcs-MAS...0AAOSwPexfLkHs
Good quality disposable:
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/KN95-Fac...Cclp%3A2334524

Given that this may 'extend a while' ....

[T3rminator]

Originally Posted by Yellow_Festiva

Ahh ok.

Having said that, I have had to go to the Dr several times in the past few months and they as well as the receptionists were all wearing the cheap surgical type masks they sell at coles.

When I got tested the guy was wearing the masks you buy from Bunnings - 10 for $2...

Yeh its really hard to tell from looks alone as to what grade they are. When the bush fires kicked off, my folks bought a box of "surgical masks" off ebay. When the pandemic kicked off, I bought some genuine surgical masks through a contact in HK. They both look pretty much the same. But the genuine one is really hard to breath, there is no way I can wear it and do a brisk walk. But the ebay one I can wear it and run no problems.