As the article says, "Don’t buy masks (or use new masks you might have at home) while there is a shortage for healthcare workers, especially not N95 respirators

As the article says, "Don’t buy masks (or use new masks you might have at home) while there is a shortage for healthcare workers, especially not N95 respirators (which are difficult to use properly anyway). Make a mask at home. Skiers & snowboarders, wear your buffs or ski masks. Donate any unused masks or respirators you may have to healthcare workers."