As the coronavirus outbreak continues to dominate headlines,Busty Lifeguards (2010) Japanese electronics company Sharp has announced it will use its Mie Prefecture plant to produce surgical masks.
The masks have become a common site not just in Japan but across the globe as the coronavirus, named COVID-19, has continued to spread. But with their popularity come shortages, so Sharp is stepping up its production.
Sharp, which is owned by Foxconn, typically produces displays at the factory. But the company now plans to start producing the masks by the end of March at a rate of 150,000 a day and eventually climbing to over 500,000 a day.
As the Associated Press astutely notes, these display factories are often "germ-free... for the sake of high quality." This makes it a perfect factory for producing masks intended to prevent the spread of germs.
As for whether or not the masks actually do much, the answer seems to be that if you're healthy, no.
The World Health Organization (WHO) says that if you're healthy, you only need to wear one if "you are taking care of a person with suspected 2019-nCoV infection."
Additionally, they're only really effective if you're taking other steps like constantly washing your hands.
The WHO also recommends wearing a mask if you are showing any symptoms of the disease.
Additionally, the Center for Disease Control says in its coronavirus FAQ that it doesn't recommend "people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19. You should only wear a mask if a healthcare professional recommends it. A facemask should be used by people who have COVID-19 and are showing symptoms."
Meanwhile, U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams took to Twitter to call on people to stop panic-buying masks.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
Basically, if you don't need to wear a mask, don't hoard them, because that leaves fewer masks for the health care workers who need them.
“There are severe strains on protective equipment around the world," the WHO's Dr. Michael Ryan said last week. "Our primary concern is to ensure that our front line health workers are protected and that they have the equipment they need to do their jobs.”
But if you're insistent on using a mask, at least make sure your beard is properly trimmed.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
We've reached out to Sharp for additional comment on the factory plans.
Topics Health COVID-19
Alexa, have you been hacked? New research found major security flaws in Amazon’s virtual assistant.The best quotes from pro wrestling heel, The Progressive LiberalAmazon looks to turn malls into fulfillment centers, report saysThe notoriously cheerful baby Asahd Khaled wept at the sight of Justin BieberSeth Rogen's 'An American Pickle' is a sweet story with a sour center: ReviewChinese schools are scaring kids off drugs with psychedelic VR simulationsPete Souza is trolling Donald Trump for insulting Mika BrzezinskiLatest iOS 13 update fixes iPhone 11 green tint problemWomen's inspiring Instagram photos remind us to be kinder to our bodiesIn the Shetland Islands, swiping on Tinder doesn't mean you're singlePete Souza is trolling Donald Trump for insulting Mika BrzezinskiJohn Legend expertly responds to Donald Trump's sexist tweets using Melania’s own wordsOne hero tweeted at KFC for a year until it brought back the spicy drumlets he wanted so badDer Spiegel trolls Donald Trump on Snapchat over fake Time coverHow to deal with anger: 7 coping skills to tryTesla splits stock to make it more attractive to investorsPiers Morgan gets absolutely owned by coGoogle Maps is back on Apple Watch after more than 3 yearsDisney+'s 'Howard' reflects on legacy of one of Disney's greatest minds'She Dies Tomorrow' caters to the existentially challenged: Review Beats X review: The perfect earbuds for young cyborgs with cash to burn This app is like Tinder, but for deleting your embarrassing, awful old tweets The one thing that says everything about Bill Paxton's badass career Barack Obama was just spotted in New York City and people treated him like a rockstar Warren Buffett basically just subtweeted President Donald Trump, shade, shade, shade MashReads Podcast: George Saunders' 'Lincoln in the Bardo' is a perfect novel Texting on Android will soon get a lot better Bitcoin reaches an all ACLU launches website for anyone that wants to join the resistance 'Arrival' screenwriter's next act after Oscar nomination? A comic book Yes, something actually beat Batman v. Superman for Worst Picture at the 2017 Razzies 9 ways to get free tax help from a human being Nintendo puts a banana peel in the path of a real life 'Mario Kart' business Some people are having issues with their new Nintendo Switch controllers Startup Embark makes self Calvin Harris blesses us with Frank Ocean and Migos together on a sunny track His last book changed how we see history. This one destroys your future. Up close with the powerful DJI drone that could change business Just swearing at Trump (probably) won't get you in Twitter timeout This app wants to warn undocumented immigrants of raids in Trump's America
2.1761s , 8224.8671875 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【Busty Lifeguards (2010)】,Unobstructed Information Network