CRISIS: PREPARING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MASKING MEASURES
Bernd Zipper
CEO zipcon consulting GmbH | Chairman Initiative Online Print e.V. | Founder Online Print Symposium | speaker | author | advisor | coach | philanthropist
People wearing masks? This has always been done by the tourists from Asia with their fear of … well, of what? Yes, masks are also worn when painting or doing dusty work, especially by people in hospitals and doctors’ practices. But a face mask in the supermarket or on the bus? Until a few days ago that was quite the exception in Germany.
However, this has changed after experts and even the German government urgently recommended the use of mouth and nose masks in public places in order to stop the further spread of the corona virus through unwanted droplet transmission. With the introduction of compulsory masks in some federal states and the urgent recommendation of the federal government to protect themselves and others, there is an enormous demand for mouth and nose protection. The Minister of Economics, Peter Altmaier, estimated the need at up to twelve billion protective masks per year. This is a huge market for everyday masks.
Medical respiratory protection masks (FFP2 or FFP3 masks) are still hardly available due to the worldwide pandemic. Hospitals and medical practices are struggling with shortages. However, simple face masks are also suitable for everyday use. Although they do not offer self-protection, they prevent others from being infected. Moreover, they can even be made by the patient themselves.
The full results of our survey to which Mr. Zipper relates can be found at: https://druckmedien.at/umfrage-coronakrise/
CEO zipcon consulting GmbH | Chairman Initiative Online Print e.V. | Founder Online Print Symposium | speaker | author | advisor | coach | philanthropist
4 年Ups. Ok. We'll check this. Thanks for your Input!!!
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4 年I need to point out that your information on masks is incorrect ... FFP masks are NOT medical masks they are particulate filtration masks NOT rated for medical use. In Europe medical masks are EN rated - please when writing articles like this you have a responsibility to research your data and report the information correctly. This is why the Chinese Government has taken steps to ensure that product is not used incorrectly by introducing White Lists of Medical and Non Medical equipment including masks. Please make the correction to your post.