Unfortunately, the CDC position both in/out of the hospitals have been driven by mask (n95 and plain) and other PPE inventory levels.

With an ER nurse in the family they are literally putting their lives on the line.

In her case. only 4 people in a nationally ranked hospital ER are/were fitted and issued N95s as of 3 weeks ago. Very few hoods/face shields and other items. Unless your intubating someone you dont get it. They were told dont wear masks around the ER to cause panic and waste resources. Early last week, all the attendings had masks on full time. Nurses said what? They all wear a masks whole shift now.

Folks have been taking boxes of gloves and everyday masks out of rooms for weeks. They locked in cabinets 2 weeks ago.

Look through your old clothes and start making some masks and head coverings that cover your hair/head as well as your mouth. The chinese found their hair was contaminated. Use eyeglasses/sunglasses/safety glasses for your eyes.

Throw all of it in the washer as soon as you get back home wash you hands and take a shower.

You can order masks online with a delivery date of May mostly. A few April.

I may be wrong but I would go ahead and make some homemade masks today.

If Im wrong, ill buy everyone a Carib some day.