Is the CDC saying that to avoid people hoarding n95 mask?
Yes. But my guess is that just before a government nationalizes the production of something, they tell you not to buy it. You dont need it. Once the War Time Powers get kicked in, there will be a lot of stuff us citizens dont need. And remember people, I lost all my N95 masks in a horrible boating accident at the Cali border. However, if a frontline person asks me for one, I might be able to find one way back in the corner.