Scrambling For Mask

I just saw on the internet.. how the ppl in Hong Kong were scrambling for masks.. because of the swine flu.  During the SARs epidemic.. in 2003 ..  it was horrid.. and this time.. i guess .. they want to be prepared.  For the Asians.. wearing a mask is no big deal.. but here in the West.. ppl would surely think you are crazy.  I had worn one.. when Missy Moo was a infant.. and I had a cold.. and the commotion .. it caused… ppl thought i was sick with some kinda terminal disease.. hahhahaha!!!

So can wearing a mask .. prevent .. the swine flu.. or any flu..??  According to expert .. YES !  but to a certain extend.

The report says a face mask — or personal protective respiratory equipment — is the final layer of protection when exposure to an infected person is required, or unavoidable. The primary elements of protection are “engineering and administrative controls.”

So i think i should go out and get the mask.. before they get sold out.