The middle layer of the mask is hard to make. But, as I read the news, the main problem is to get the production machine Certificate from GOV. That said it will take a year-long for the approval.
Even a piece of paper put in front of the face may filter out some particles. The point is that there is possible upside and zero downside to wearing masks, however crappy.
Instead of saying "we messed up, there are not enough masks for everyone, try to make one yourself" the authorities all over the world* are patronising people with "masks are hard to make, also they don't protect against viruses".
* Except for SK, Japan, Singapore, and all other places that wear masks.
As I know, JP & Singapore are not 100% masked. Maybe around 80% or something but that still helps!
now I'm worrying people to say Singapore & Hong Kong rate increasing and without understanding WHY. Then give another conclusion: Useless
(The TRUE is most of the new identified cases are Foreigners)
Instead of saying "we messed up, there are not enough masks for everyone, try to make one yourself" the authorities all over the world* are patronising people with "masks are hard to make, also they don't protect against viruses".
* Except for SK, Japan, Singapore, and all other places that wear masks.