[Retric]

I think this could be useful to ramp up production if nothing else. But your estimate is extremely optimistic with current prices way past 58 cents.

You also need 3 masks per shift for all heathcare workers including receptionists and janitors at risk. In the worst case that may include volunteers to help cover temporary wards setup like those for the 1918 flu pandemic.

Really though this is a situation where money is not the problem.

[oggy]

Yeah, like I said I don't know what the current available supply is, which IIUC is the more limiting factor. I also don't know what the current prices are, and I don't know which part of it are production costs and which part is just profiteering.

And even if it's hundreds of masks per worker, I'm sure it won't last through this thing.