Are masks still available in pharmacies? When will masks be available in pharmacies in 2020?

We all know that masks are a kind of protective equipment that is in short supply now. It is difficult to buy masks in many places. Some cities have started to draw lots to buy masks. These are all helpless measures. So when can we buy masks in pharmacies? Let's take a closer look!

Can I buy masks in pharmacies now?

It is basically impossible to buy masks in pharmacies now.

There are basically very few masks for sale in pharmacies nowadays. When masks were available, many people hoarded them. However, many mask-producing factories have been requisitioned by the government, so it is difficult to buy masks.

When can I buy masks in pharmacies?

The sale of masks in pharmacies may only resume normal after the epidemic stabilizes.

Regarding masks, our country's overall production capacity is more than 20 million per day. It will take some time to restore the production capacity of N95 masks and medical surgical masks.

Judging from the speed of resumption of work and production, the situation is still very optimistic. As of today, the resumption rate of the most important scarce materials is about 60-70%, and production capacity has gradually emerged. From the initial emergency state, it has entered a "tight balance" state.

I believe that based on the national mobilization and the continuous recovery of the industrial system, a more stable equilibrium has been reached. Now the entire domestic production has been mobilized.

Masks can only be supplied to pharmacies after the epidemic situation stabilizes nationwide. Masks and other disinfectants are consumables, so even if factories are continuously producing them, the consumption is still huge, especially in hard-hit areas such as Hubei. So friends like us who are not in the epidemic area, remember not to blindly buy high-protection masks such as N95. Disposable masks such as medical surgical masks can completely protect against the new coronavirus.

Where to buy masks

1. Kaola and NetEase: The most reliable, but not available for purchase at the moment, wait a few days.

2. JD.com: Not bad, this time it has been recognized by leaders at all levels, Zhong Nansheng and many consumers. I recommend Honeywell flagship store. You can wait for the order on the computer side, and it will be shipped when it is in stock.

3. Xiaomi Youpin: There are goods from time to time, and you need to make an appointment. Then many people rush to grab those few goods. It seems that you can’t grab them without robots. It is not recommended for the time being. It can be an alternative when there are more supplies.

4. Overseas shopping websites: There are some, but I don’t recommend them. One reason is that they are too expensive and time-consuming. It is hard to guarantee the quality. The domestic production capacity may have been exceeded by the time you buy. If you must buy, I recommend Amazon US, eBay, Germany BA, and Korea Gmarket.

5. Taobao: There are many pitfalls. It is not recommended to buy from newly opened small accounts. You don’t know where the goods come from and whether they are counterfeit or inferior. However, some overseas purchasing agents have a reputation of several stars and a large number of followers. If they are in Germany and other European regions, you can consider buying some appropriately, but it will take about 20 days for delivery.

6. Xianyu: Xianyu is probably the only online channel that can really get the goods as quickly as possible, but there are indeed many things that are not guaranteed, and some people buy a lot to make money. If you really need it urgently, you can buy some from several different stores. The higher the price, the more likely it is to be genuine. Regarding product guarantee, shopping on Xianyu is the same as Taobao. The money is transferred to Alipay, and the money will be given to the seller only after the buyer confirms receipt, so there is no problem with fund security.

Can the mask be reused after use?

Except for those with high or relatively high risk of exposure, masks worn by healthy people can be used repeatedly, including appropriately extending the use time and number of times of masks. If masks need to be reused, they can be hung in a clean, dry and ventilated place, or placed in a clean, breathable paper bag. Masks should be stored separately to avoid contact with each other, and the mask users should be marked.