U.S. to distribute 400 million free N95 masks at CVS, Walgreens in COVID fight

[carolinarider09]

Next......  Free N-95 Masks

the Biden administration will begin making 400 million N95 masks available for free to Americans starting next week, now that federal officials are emphasizing their better protection against the omicron variant of COVID-19 over cloth face coverings.

The White House announced Wednesday that the masks will come from the government's Strategic National Stockpile, which has more than 750 million of the highly protective masks on hand. The masks will be available for pickup at pharmacies and community health centers across the country. They will begin shipping this week for distribution starting late next week, the White House said.

How to get one???The masks will be available at tens of thousands of pharmacies and federal community health centers across the country. Most of the pharmacies that have partnered with the federal government to distribute COVID vaccines will participate in the mask program, according to The Wall Street Journa

https://www.wltx.com/article/news/nation-world/biden-to-give-away-400-million-n95-masks/507-90b1db93-2964-4a81-b5a3-d5bf4038b925?fbclid=IwAR3wce4Q1UcCIYqbfZi1yqmHYsfjuBI_QmeDgYvtbGmrP34IR_v_CVFgSmk

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/how-to-get-free-n95-face-masks-from-the-us-government.html

[f6gal]

Next......  Free N-95 Masks

the Biden administration will begin making 400 million N95 masks available for free to Americans starting next week, now that federal officials are emphasizing their better protection against the omicron variant of COVID-19 over cloth face coverings.

The White House announced Wednesday that the masks will come from the government's Strategic National Stockpile, which has more than 750 million of the highly protective masks on hand. The masks will be available for pickup at pharmacies and community health centers across the country. They will begin shipping this week for distribution starting late next week, the White House said.

How to get one???The masks will be available at tens of thousands of pharmacies and federal community health centers across the country. Most of the pharmacies that have partnered with the federal government to distribute COVID vaccines will participate in the mask program, according to The Wall Street Journa

https://www.wltx.com/article/news/nation-world/biden-to-give-away-400-million-n95-masks/507-90b1db93-2964-4a81-b5a3-d5bf4038b925?fbclid=IwAR3wce4Q1UcCIYqbfZi1yqmHYsfjuBI_QmeDgYvtbGmrP34IR_v_CVFgSmk

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/how-to-get-free-n95-face-masks-from-the-us-government.html

A non-fitted N95 provides little more protection than regular surgical mask.  Also, are we supposed just wear the same one day after day after day?  That's not how any of this works.  

[carolinarider09]

A non-fitted N95 provides little more protection than regular surgical mask.  Also, are we supposed just wear the same one day after day after day?  That's not how any of this works.  

Yes you are correct and all those things crossed my mind as well.  

There is one other issue, not related to health but economics.  People were going to start buying N95 masks based on what we were being told.  Now, all those company's in the U.S.A. that were going to or are producing N95 masks will no longer have a market place.

But wait you say, what about the FEDS surely they will have to buy new masks to replace the ones they are taking out of the national "storage".  Yes that will be true but I wonder how those "purchases" will be arranged and distributed?   And what will the profits be like for the manufacturers.  

[Serk]

That's not how any of this works.  

[Patrick]

Just more governmental stupidity. Too little too late.

At least the 95 series is the only mask that works, but, most people I see have no idea how to wear a mask.

[Jersey mike]

Are any made in the USA?

I thought last year N95’s…these are the ones with the little flap for ventilation were no t recommended because they release air via the venting port.

[Serk]

Babylon Bee, as usual, is way ahead of things, this was posted nearly a week ago:

"To Save Time, Biden To Ship 500 Million Free Masks Directly To Landfill"

https://babylonbee.com/news/to-save-time-biden-to-send-500-million-free-masks-directly-to-landfill

[Rams]

Babylon Bee, as usual, is way ahead of things, this was posted nearly a week ago:

"To Save Time, Biden To Ship 500 Million Free Masks Directly To Landfill"

https://babylonbee.com/news/to-save-time-biden-to-send-500-million-free-masks-directly-to-landfill

That's cute (at least).

I wear a mask when required but, I figure these masks will come in handy when I use the leaf blower or compressed air to blow dust/dirt out of the garage.  

Any mask not properly sealed isn't worth wearing.  N95 is supposed to filter 95% of the contaminates but, only if properly fitted.

Rams

[Valkorado]

Are any made in the USA?

I thought last year N95’s…these are the ones with the little flap for ventilation were no t recommended because they release air via the venting port.

Those were discouraged early on.  They are intended for industrial use only.

I still encourage vaccination, then don't fret about the masking madness unless you're in a mosh pit.

[Jersey mike]

Babylon Bee, as usual, is way ahead of things, this was posted nearly a week ago:

"To Save Time, Biden To Ship 500 Million Free Masks Directly To Landfill"

https://babylonbee.com/news/to-save-time-biden-to-send-500-million-free-masks-directly-to-landfill

Good article funny.

By any chance did you watch the video at the bottom about gun control?

[..]

Next......  Free N-95 Masks

the Biden administration will begin making 400 million N95 masks available for free to Americans starting next week, now that federal officials are emphasizing their better protection against the omicron variant of COVID-19 over cloth face coverings.

The White House announced Wednesday that the masks will come from the government's Strategic National Stockpile, which has more than 750 million of the highly protective masks on hand. The masks will be available for pickup at pharmacies and community health centers across the country. They will begin shipping this week for distribution starting late next week, the White House said.

How to get one???The masks will be available at tens of thousands of pharmacies and federal community health centers across the country. Most of the pharmacies that have partnered with the federal government to distribute COVID vaccines will participate in the mask program, according to The Wall Street Journa

https://www.wltx.com/article/news/nation-world/biden-to-give-away-400-million-n95-masks/507-90b1db93-2964-4a81-b5a3-d5bf4038b925?fbclid=IwAR3wce4Q1UcCIYqbfZi1yqmHYsfjuBI_QmeDgYvtbGmrP34IR_v_CVFgSmk

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/how-to-get-free-n95-face-masks-from-the-us-government.html

A non-fitted N95 provides little more protection than regular surgical mask.  Also, are we supposed just wear the same one day after day after day?  That's not how any of this works.  

People do that with the crap masks and home made masks anyway.

[f6gal]

Next......  Free N-95 Masks

the Biden administration will begin making 400 million N95 masks available for free to Americans starting next week, now that federal officials are emphasizing their better protection against the omicron variant of COVID-19 over cloth face coverings.

The White House announced Wednesday that the masks will come from the government's Strategic National Stockpile, which has more than 750 million of the highly protective masks on hand. The masks will be available for pickup at pharmacies and community health centers across the country. They will begin shipping this week for distribution starting late next week, the White House said.

How to get one???The masks will be available at tens of thousands of pharmacies and federal community health centers across the country. Most of the pharmacies that have partnered with the federal government to distribute COVID vaccines will participate in the mask program, according to The Wall Street Journa

https://www.wltx.com/article/news/nation-world/biden-to-give-away-400-million-n95-masks/507-90b1db93-2964-4a81-b5a3-d5bf4038b925?fbclid=IwAR3wce4Q1UcCIYqbfZi1yqmHYsfjuBI_QmeDgYvtbGmrP34IR_v_CVFgSmk

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/how-to-get-free-n95-face-masks-from-the-us-government.html

A non-fitted N95 provides little more protection than regular surgical mask.  Also, are we supposed just wear the same one day after day after day?  That's not how any of this works.  

People do that with the crap masks and home made masks anyway.

Exactly... so why spend all that money on something that is going to be used incorrectly anyway?  As they are being used, masks are just BS.

[..]

Next......  Free N-95 Masks

the Biden administration will begin making 400 million N95 masks available for free to Americans starting next week, now that federal officials are emphasizing their better protection against the omicron variant of COVID-19 over cloth face coverings.

The White House announced Wednesday that the masks will come from the government's Strategic National Stockpile, which has more than 750 million of the highly protective masks on hand. The masks will be available for pickup at pharmacies and community health centers across the country. They will begin shipping this week for distribution starting late next week, the White House said.

How to get one???The masks will be available at tens of thousands of pharmacies and federal community health centers across the country. Most of the pharmacies that have partnered with the federal government to distribute COVID vaccines will participate in the mask program, according to The Wall Street Journa

https://www.wltx.com/article/news/nation-world/biden-to-give-away-400-million-n95-masks/507-90b1db93-2964-4a81-b5a3-d5bf4038b925?fbclid=IwAR3wce4Q1UcCIYqbfZi1yqmHYsfjuBI_QmeDgYvtbGmrP34IR_v_CVFgSmk

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/how-to-get-free-n95-face-masks-from-the-us-government.html

A non-fitted N95 provides little more protection than regular surgical mask.  Also, are we supposed just wear the same one day after day after day?  That's not how any of this works.  

People do that with the crap masks and home made masks anyway.

Exactly... so why spend all that money on something that is going to be used incorrectly anyway?  As they are being used, masks are just BS.

Vote buying the slack jawed droolers.

[f6gal]

I combined the comments regarding free masks to this thread (from the free test thread).

[carolinarider09]

More information, if you are interested, from our local TV Station.

How to spot fake vs. legit N95 and KN95 masks

The CDC warns 60% of KN95 masks on the market are fakes.

From the article linked below:

N95 masks have multiple layers of protection and they're approved and certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

"That's on the mask itself," explained Kelly Carothers, director of government affairs for Project N95. "So it'll always have the manufacturer name, NIOSH written on it, the model and a TC number which is the number given to the manufacturer from NIOSH."

Another tell that it's a real N95?

The mask has a head strap, not ear loops.

"Look for those head straps. If you see a mask that doesn't have head straps that says N95 on it? Don't buy it. Red flag," Carothers said.

KN95s are manufactured in China, adhere to Chinese standards and are not NIOSH certified or regulated at all in the U.S.

https://www.wltx.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/how-to-spot-fake-vs-legit-n95-and-kn95-masks-covid-coronavirus-free/531-ec6e6a6f-d15d-4e16-83ea-13cd6a674c04?fbclid=IwAR1RFWu7svfuBZlUz5LTVcd7HAhwe5WgQQdm8Wxo90IJhNqNKvXzHQh3uao

[Jess from VA]

I was wearing N95s for awhile, but the head straps (2) kept breaking. 

I do have a fat head.  And those masks had been out in my tool chest for some years (for paint and solvent fumes).