> but buying ten N95 masks is as good as buying zero Depends on the situation. N95 masks can be decontaminated and reused pretty easily (IIRC 150C for 10 minu

> but buying ten N95 masks is as good as buying zero Depends on the situation. N95 masks can be decontaminated and reused pretty easily (IIRC 150C for 10 minutes). If you're only using them once or twice per week, letting the mask sit for 3-4 days is enough for most of the viral material to be destroyed by exposure to the normal environment.