I agree with Jin.
The CDC is now saying it is ok to wear surgical mask and/or bandanas as protection. Do you really believe this will provide protection ?
Last resort they say because the care must continue regardless of the lack of supply. Why place the nurses at risk and in harms way because of the lack of supplies.
If your family, daughter, son, wife are healthcare providers. Would you still be comfortable with this idea ?
My wife is an oncology nurse manager so all her patients are immune compromised.
I am certain she would show up for work and do life saving treatments for her patients regardless of the availability of supplies.
They will improvise and do what they can.
Im not exactly comfortable with that but I know she will do what she can. I also know that many of her fellow medical workers will do the same.
CDC said the masks will not make much difference, now they say wear it if you want.
I dont see it hurting you wearing a mask but it will not help much either.