I asked hubby why his corporate office didnt encourage employees wear masks, he told me its because the CDC said it is too dangerous because people dont know how to use them properly increasing chance of infection. Its ridiculous, but we live in a very litigious society.
Forget the fact you cannot even find them anymore since the bulk are made in (wait for it ... ) CHINA and they ain't shipping 'em here like they used to.
Those that are making it here FedGov is buying up as fast as they can.
Want to protect yourself from the Wuhan/China virus: wash your hands and don't touch your face, nose, ears or mouth with unclean hands.
NASA center in California issues mandatory work-from-home order after employee tests positive for coronavirus
https://www.space.com/coronavirus-nasa-ames-research-center-work-from-home.html
CDC urges elderly to stock up on food, stay home amid coronavirus fears
By Kenneth Garger
March 9, 2020 | 8:58pm
Masks do not replace the overwhelming need for common sense, good personal hygiene through obsessive hand washing in public locations and avoiding direct contact with people in public.