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They are paper masks, not computers. It's trivial to produce them in adequate quantities, if a large enough actor really wants to.

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Billions of paper masks in a matter of weeks? Even if the raw manufacturing capacity existed (unlikely), have you considered the supply chain and downstream logistics?

You know, "if a large enough actor really wants to" applies just as well well to computers as it does to paper masks.

This is why I'm curious about the details.

I don't think any of us are experts in the supply chain logistics of South Korean face masks. I'd rather read about it from someone who is than guessing.

The other day I spotted in the SF Chronicle a picture from the 1918 pandemic showing a gathering of people manufacturing gauze masks. [0] Gauze appears to be out of favor as a barrier material today, although I suppose one could get creative and add a paper barrier layer. There are several viable materials for the goal of mitigating transmission. At any rate, this is something open to some guided improvisation with existing supplies.

[0] https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.sfchronicle.com/oursf/amp/L...

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