As asked earlier, is it an N95 mask? If not, which their is a high chance it isn’t, then it’s 100% useless. If it is then good job tracking it down.
I'm not sure. The description say it use is to help protect against the cold an flu which are both viruses. Maybe I wasted a couple of bucks. I also have a respirator for painting if it comes down to that I'm sure has a higher rating than that of a simple surgical mask.
No, we went from the WHO saying you probably won’t put it on correctly, to it will create a false sense of security, to odds are what you you bought is useless unless it’s a specific mask. Which you still haven’t answered. But hey hopefully you got the right one. Odds aren’t in your favor, but I sincerely hope you did. Or maybe you didn’t, and I provided you with information stating that what you bought won’t help, and that’s probably information you would want to know.
N95 respirator masks advertise a particulate filtration down to .3 microns. I’ve seen where this virus is at .1 microns, so small enough to not be filtered effectively. Masks will not make anyone bullet proof But I’m in the school of thought of better safer than sorry so I have some as well.
If you have masks, please take the time to view some online training as to the proper way to fit and wear them.
If it ever gets bad enough in the US for masks, don’t forget that you’ll also need disposable gloves and real good eye protection as well. Your regular vision glasses likely won’t work for providing protection so you may want to look into something that will provide real good coverage over them when going out into the pubic.
If you’re unfamiliar with basic disaster preparedness look into various online resources to figure out what needs you and your family would have. It’s more than just stashing back some rice and beans
