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[TAS] Face Mask $3 Pack of 10 @ Shiploads, Sandy Bay

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[TAS] Face Mask $3 Pack of 10 @ Shiploads, Sandy Bay
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LISO9002 on 15/02/2020 - 17:21 files.ozbargain.com.au (2381 clicks)
Last edited 16/02/2020 - 14:19 by 2 other users

Basic face masks that protect you. It has no visible prints saying its BFE VFE ratings, but to an extend that should provide certain level of protection from the recent outbreak of the 2019-nCoV virus and related outbreaks.

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(Mod Note: These are not N95 / P2 masks, and the deal description written above are personal opinions of the deal poster and are not a product description provided by Shiploads or it's manufacturer.

Visit the World Health Organisation website and Health.gov.au for up-to-date advice on preventative measures)

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  • yfxsmike on 15/02/2020 - 17:23

    where is this store?

  • ironworthy on 15/02/2020 - 17:28
    +22

    These will give U psychological protection and that's about it

    • Elijha on 15/02/2020 - 17:32
      +7

      Thats all most people need.

  • unity1 on 15/02/2020 - 17:29
    +7

    You wear these to help protect others from you

    • lplau on 15/02/2020 - 20:28

      It doesn't protect others from you if they don't have the correct ratings…

  • alvian on 15/02/2020 - 17:30

    No rating = unknown usefulness against airborne infectious diseases = gambling

  • pharcyde on 15/02/2020 - 17:37

    Isn't that just fabric? How could the virus just not pass through?

  • paulaus on 15/02/2020 - 17:37
    +1

    You need p2 or n95 even surgical masks are not as good.

    • krisspy on 15/02/2020 - 19:57
      -2

      Not for ncov. Spit particles are hardly that small.

  • mickeyjuiceman on 15/02/2020 - 17:43
    +10

    "Basic face masks that protect you"

    From what, the sun?

    • sanmigueelbeer on 15/02/2020 - 17:45
      +6

      From what, the sun?

      From being laughed at … or JV (whichever is worst).

    • miq on 15/02/2020 - 19:42

      Lol.

    • MagicMushroom on 15/02/2020 - 23:59
      +2

      What a stupid comment.

  • TEER3X on 15/02/2020 - 17:51

    COVID-19 is the official term.

    These will probably ward off anyone therefore everything since people are scared of those wearing masks.

      • [Deactivated] on 15/02/2020 - 20:00
        -1

        lol. how long did it take for you to come up with that.

  • dingdong3000 on 15/02/2020 - 17:56
    +11

    There's no reason to wear masks here. Wash hands better. Be alert not afraid.

  • brandogs on 15/02/2020 - 18:06
    +1

    Selling cheap as it provides only basic protection being a level 1 mask. Level 3 is national standard and should only be warn when you are sick to stop spreading

    • Gamer Dad Reviews on 15/02/2020 - 18:16
      +3

      But the virus has an incubation period during which it is infectious but no symptoms are apparent and you don’t feel sick.
      The virus isn’t prevalent in this country, and probably it won’t become prevalent, but if it did then it would be prudent to wear a mask as a prophylactic in my opinion.

      • astarman on 15/02/2020 - 20:11
        -5

        there is no proper evidence to prove that it is infectious during the incubation period. please do not spread false information

        • lplau on 15/02/2020 - 20:32

          May not be proper evidence, however if you trust the "officials", then it is infectious during incubation period.

          Ma Xiaowei, the minister in charge of China’s National Health Commission (NHC), mentioned during a press conference that it could be transmitted even during incubation period, which did not happen with Sars.

          There won't be any proper evidence yet, as it is a new virus and they have yet to ascertain the full effects of this virus

  • Ruprect on 15/02/2020 - 18:10
    +5

    One way one can catch a virus is via transfer from hand to face. A face mask reminds you not to touch your face so these will be of benefit regardless.

    • MainlagToby on 15/02/2020 - 18:38

      And that's about the only protection these will give you from this virus (A face touching deterrent).

    • mckayver on 15/02/2020 - 21:13
      +2

      100% correct and very effective.

    • [Deactivated] on 15/02/2020 - 21:45
      -2

      One of the reasons why masks are not being recommended for public use in this country (and others) is that authorities believe it promotes complacency and people won't take as much care with washing their hands before eating, blowing noses and removing masks etc.

      This

      It has no visible prints saying its BFE VFE ratings, but to an extend that should provide certain level of protection from the recent outbreak of the 2019-nCoV virus and related outbreaks.

      is irresponsible hogwash.

  • noodlefan on 15/02/2020 - 18:35

    It's misleading, if it's not surgical or N95/P2 mask then it cannot protect you from coronavirus virus.

  • mitsuki on 15/02/2020 - 18:42
    +4

    n95 all sold out, i bought from amazon, sent from the us, $199 for 40 packs. this is not better than putting coles shopping bag on your head.

    • cnut on 15/02/2020 - 19:27
      +1

      Preparing for the virus to hit Australia?

      • dyziplen on 16/02/2020 - 09:42

        Might as well get some for the Bush fires to come.

        • [Deactivated] on 16/02/2020 - 11:45

          These are basically as useful as taping a tissue to your face. Possibly useful as fire starters for your next campfire.

    • abc on 15/02/2020 - 19:51
      +1

      where are they made?

      • mckayver on 15/02/2020 - 21:16

        who cares.

      • GregFiona on 15/02/2020 - 21:56

        China, as per the item's pic

    • stockastics on 15/02/2020 - 20:00

      Going to Wuhan anytime?

    • toobzy on 15/02/2020 - 22:24

      Why not just get them from bunnings?

      • paulaus on 15/02/2020 - 23:30

        I went to 2 bunnings stores before my current trip to the Philippines. They both said some Chinese woman came in and bought the lot. Could be to send home to China or to profit like the baby milk.

        • toobzy on 16/02/2020 - 02:24

          Try another store.. I just checked stock online and there's heaps available australia wide

          • paulaus on 16/02/2020 - 14:52

            @toobzy: 10 days ago when I left they only had face respirator with 2 cartridges so I wore that on plane and in airport I looked like Darth Vader but the force protected me.

  • 2getted on 15/02/2020 - 20:03
    -2

    Negging not for the item or the price but for the wrong, misleading and just wrong description.

    The description would be better to state that these masks provide an ideal breeding ground right next to your mouth and nose for ANY virus or bacteria. Warm, moist and continually refreshed with outside germs unless you manage an airtight seal (never going to happen without serious modifications).

    The idiots in China forcing everyone to wear a mask regardless as to the masks rating are perpetuating the problem.

  • bostos on 15/02/2020 - 20:06

    I was excited for a while even though I am not in TAS.
    But this brand, are sold in bargain shops in Sydney.
    No one is buying the hand sanitiser of this brand where all other known brand are sold out everywhere

  • PopCounty on 15/02/2020 - 21:54
    -5

    For the first time, I really wish the OP had mentioned ‘First post, Be gentle’.
    Regardless, the OP is right. It does provide certain level of protection (though very very minimal).

    When it’s hard to find (any) masks, this still stands good deal. Not for that fact for corona virus. But just in general.

    Other day I was looking for Sanitisers. So bloo*y difficult to find. Ppl selling on eBay for like 10-20 times the price. Same with masks. So just availability makes is good deal though imho.

    • [Deactivated] on 15/02/2020 - 23:41
      +1

      This might help: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/alerts/Pages/corona…

      Protecting against novel coronavirus

      How can I protect myself / my family?
      The best way to protect yourself is the same as you would against any respiratory infection. Practice good hygiene by:
      -making sure to clean your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand rub
      -cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing with tissue or a flexed elbow
      -avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms.
      Make sure you stay home if you are sick.

      Do face masks protect against the virus? Which face masks?
      Face masks are not recommended for the general population.

      People who have symptoms and might be infected with novel coronavirus are required to stay in isolation at home and should wear a surgical face mask when in the same room as another person and when seeking medical advice to reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to anyone else.

      Health care workers who are caring for patients with suspected novel coronavirus should use appropriate personal protective equipment to protect themselves against the virus. For more information refer to Clinical Excellence Commission - Novel Coronavirus 2019 (2019-NCoV).

  • Mikebriz on 15/02/2020 - 22:19
    +3

    Fearmongering

  • MagicMushroom on 16/02/2020 - 00:08
    +2

    I'm against selling this as a protection from COVID19.

  • Tythefly86 on 16/02/2020 - 00:25
    +1

    Unless you're in China there is hardly a need to worry. Literally about 99% of cases are confined to one country so if you're in Australia you can safely pass on this and not worry about the Corona virus unless it starts spreading across the world more seriously. As I write this 48548 confirmed in China and 505 outside of China. Last I heard this is OZbargain not Chinabargain: https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/situati…

    • 2getted on 16/02/2020 - 13:50
      -2

      I saw a great comment on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. He showed a world map indicating which country has reported cases and there were none in Africa. Trevor said that the reason why this has occurred is because of the Ebola virus. Not because they are better prepared but because they have Ebola:
      "…Maybe the Corona virus is just scared. It knows that if it shows up in Africa, Ebola will be waiting at the airport like (imagine Trevor punching his hand in a threatening way) 'Oh, Corona! Look at me Corona, I'm the virus now.'…"

    • Riker88 on 29/02/2020 - 15:51

      Amazing how much things can change in 2 weeks…..

  • Wally on 16/02/2020 - 09:52

    FWIW I think the OP posted as a Troll - ISO 9002 is all about quality assurance standards combined with the recent OzB registration and the ISO logo … lol

  • Jeffie on 16/02/2020 - 11:37

    Are people in Tassie really bothering with face masks?

    • horice on 16/02/2020 - 14:04
      +1

      Mates wife works at Shiploads Cambridge Centre
      about a week and a half ago- One chinese woman came in and purchased the entire floor stock of masks and almost immediately after a more aggressive chinese woman came in and demanded all the stock out back

  • pkdelaney on 16/02/2020 - 14:35

    This post is completely inaccurate and down right dangerous with miss information and should be removed immediately.

    Some information for those that are not aware:
    Any mask marketed as surgical or theatre mask will provide zero protection against any viral outbreak, they are only used for fluid resistance so spit and blood etc does not enter you mouth or nose.
    The virus can penetrate the material surgical masks are made from.

    The only mask that will provide a level of protection is a N95 or P2 mask.
    But what everyone needs to made aware of is that a N95 mask will not provide full protection unless you are also wearing eye protection.
    If an infected person coughs of sneezes in your general direction the virus can be contracted by their spray getting in your eyes, as well as cuts and open wounds

  • Baysew on 16/02/2020 - 15:30

    It does not work the way it should - personal opinion of OP is flawed.

  • Tomika on 16/02/2020 - 15:35

    I'm very surprise of these comments. Too polite too rational. Is it too early for FX, HX & TX to wake up to give comments?

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