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For a while now, there have been doubts around the effectiveness of masks in slowing the spread of the COVID-19. In recent weeks, certain countries started to realise that Asia may have been right all along.
As Hong Kong is hit with a second wave of cases, many people are rushing to stores to make sure they have enough masks for themselves and their families. Here’s where to find them and how much they cost (prices in HKD).
Local pharmacies get regular stocks of masks, usually ranging from around $220 – $280 for a box of 50 so those are generally your best bet. There are over 650 registered pharmacies in Hong Kong, meaning there are pharmacies all over the city. You can find here an updated list of all registered pharmacies in Hong Kong. A well known one is Fanda which has several locations in Hong Kong:
Website: www.fanda.com.hk
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +852 2366 8337
Locations:
Type of masks: wide range available.
Website: www.parknshop.com/en
Email: [email protected]
Phone: + 852 2690 0948
Locations: find a store using this store locator
Types of masks: Anti-Bacterial Copper Mask for $268
A variety of masks can be found online including disposable and reusable masks. Reusable masks are your more eco-friendly (and budget-friendly) options that can be worn with a disposable inner layer filter for added protection.
HKTV mall (delivered in 1 – 4 days)
Website: www.hktvmall.com/hktv/en
Types of masks:
Ubuy (delivered in 10 days)
Website: www.ubuy.hk/en
Phone: +852 5803 6490
Types of masks:
Website: www.mg.gmarket.co.kr
Types of masks: this Korean online store sells a variety of masks ranging from $100 to $400
Website: www.breasy.hk
Email: [email protected]
Types of masks: reusable N99 masks that range from $349 to $400 a piece with free, same-day delivery in Hong Kong
SPT Mask (on a pre-order basis)
Website: www.sptmask.noq.com.hk/end
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sptmask
Types of masks:
Mask Factory 口罩工廠 (on a pre-order basis)
Website: www.mymaskfactory.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mymaskfactory
Types of masks: wide variety of disposable masks ranging from $50–$150 for 50.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ekologic.living/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +852 3168 5138
Address: 16 Tsun Yuen Street, Happy Valley, Hong Kong
Type of masks: fabric – $98
Website: www.mashker.com/
Types of masks: disposable masks $248 for 2 boxes, 50 pieces each.
Note: with every purchase one box is sent to a local NGO or someone in need.
Website: www.theonemask.com/products
Email: [email protected]
Types of masks: disposable $68 for one box of 30 pieces.
Note: when you order you have the option to donate an additional box to someone in need
HKTV mall (delivered in 1 – 4 days):
Website: www.hktvmall.com/hktv/en
Types:
Website: www.abouthai.com/shop
Type: disposable gloves (100 pcs) – $80
Ubuy (delivered in 10 days)
Website: www.ubuy.hk/en
Phone: +852 5803 6490
Type: nitrile gloves (100 pcs) – $328
Please be mindful that some at-risk individuals may need these masks more than you do, so avoid stocking up with more masks than you need to ensure that everyone who needs them will have access. Pay it forward!
Consider donating some to people in need, either in your neighborhood or by using One Mask HK 一合口罩 or masHker本土好罩!
*All these retailers had stock at the time of this article (ie. April 3, 2020).
This article was independently written by Healthy Matters. It is informative only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be relied upon for specific medical advice.
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