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Old 02-07-2009, 08:38 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Masks fly off the shelves but few seen wearing them



By: Cheryl Chia


AS THE Influenza A (H1N1) virus spreads, face masks have been flying off the shelves.

A spokesman for Guardian Health and Beauty said sales of masks have increased more than 20 times, compared to that before the H1N1 period.

Other pharmacy chains such as Unity NTUC Healthcare have also reported seeing a rise in demand for protective masks.

my paper spoke to 20 people and all said that they still do not see many people wearing masks here.

Junior-college student Lea Tan, 18, said: "So what if the masks are sold out? I still see people coughing and sneezing on the train without a mask on. I feel that it is very inconsiderate of them."

Mr Lionel Fang, 29, a banker, said: "I think people don't quite know how to react when they see people wearing masks.

"Even though reports say that masks are selling fast, I do not see anyone wearing it on the streets, unlike in other countries like Japan."

WHICH MASK TO WEAR

THE PAPER MASK


What it does: It is a thin single-layer mask that is loose fitting and covers the area around the mouth.

It is used to keep splashes from the wearer from reaching the surroundings. It does not protect the wearer against small particles.

Cost: Price starts from $5 for a box of 100.

THE SURGICAL MASK


What it does: A disposable mask, it helps stop droplets from spreading from the person wearing it to the environment.

But it does not protect the wearer from inhaling fine particles in the air.

Cost: Price starts from $10 for a box of 50.

THE N95 AND N99 MASKS


What they do: These masks fit snugly on the face so that the air is breathed through a filter. Both have to be fitted to the wearer's face. They are used to prevent transmission of airborne organisms like viruses. The N95 is 95 per cent effective in filtering out particles of 0.3 microns and above.

The N99 is similar to the N95 but it has 99 per cent efficiency in filtering out particles of 0.3 microns and above. The N95 and surgical mask may come in the form of a duck bill.

Cost: Price ranges from $2.20 to $2.50 apiece.

Source: http://health.asiaone.com/Health/New...01-151989.html

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The N99 one is very airtight, tried it yday in school for nursing attachment use.
Look like a duck when wearing it. -_- lols~

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can filter 99% particles le

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Old 02-07-2009, 09:39 AM   #4 (permalink)
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singapore de culture diffrent from japan ma...singapore all dun dare wear de...japan ppl no qualms about wearing masks

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Default Re: Masks fly off the shelves but few seen wearing them

well, imagine if one wear mask in singapore. what will typical singaporean reacts on the first look.

" WAHLAO EH! THINK SINGAPORE SO DANGEROUS MEH? WEAR MASK. MUST BE KIDDING ME!!! HAHAHAHAH "

not only that, people will take you as u're infectious on the first sight. to avoid all this from happening, we dont wear mask. however, we are too, exposing ourselves to those bacteria.

but who cares, right.

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singapore de culture diffrent from japan ma...singapore all dun dare wear de...japan ppl no qualms about wearing masks
most likely is buy n sell high when there is really a need

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i dont think i wear it though...scared later some people use funny eyes and look at me, thinking i must be crazy to wear a mask...

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Saw some people wore it in the train just now. Everyone else tried to keep a distance.

See, this is what happen when someone wears it.

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Saw some people wore it in the train just now. Everyone else tried to keep a distance.

See, this is what happen when someone wears it.
Real reason why people buy it, a classic case of Kiasu-ism

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singapore de culture diffrent from japan ma...singapore all dun dare wear de...japan ppl no qualms about wearing masks
yeah when i was in japan, was surprised that so many people wear mask.. then i realized it was to protect from spreading their virus if they have cold... how considerate is that?

i think some people buy mask then hoard it.. remember the rice crisis a few years back?

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I think they kiasu scare later out of stock, so they buy (a lot) to keep but are not considerate to use them....I didn't even buy any....

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Singaporeans really kiasu, all buy to keep just in case. must be. lols -___-

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Don't like that lah.

Whole world also buying like no tomorrow~ Not only Singapore lah.

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i didnt buy any masks to keep stock leh. but then i got free thermometer

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I never buy too. -.-
I don't see the need. besides mask is like condom 99% safe nia. 0.1% you kena, also LL.

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but then can filter, virus so small. must use electron microscope to see leh.

i think pple buy and wear at home? haha.

my relative back from affected country buy liao wear at home to protect other pple. sounds funny lah. but, didnt go out mah, so wear at home as protection lah!

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anyway some people wear those paper masks wrongly too...only cover mouth and never cover the nose (but in fact should cover mouth and nose)

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those hardcore mask like hospital staffs siol. scary. >.>

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izzit like those N95 and N99 that kind of masks u referring to ?

ha...those are the better masks...good quality, better protection than normal paper masks

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izzit like those N95 and N99 that kind of masks u referring to ?

ha...those are the better masks...good quality, better protection than normal paper masks
Yup hospital staff use those.

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