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Dr. Lucky Tran 

Great news: Free KN95 masks are now available from public health vending machines in NYC.

This is amazing work! Not everyone can afford to buy high quality masks regularly. If we want more people to wear masks, high quality masks should be available for free everywhere. Having them in public health vending machines in NYC is a great first step!

Aug 25, 2023 at 5:31amWeb
Show threadSamhain NightAug 25, 2023
@luckytran Wow! That’s fantastic!!!
Show threadMizGanzerAug 25, 2023
@luckytran Any word on the price for one?
Show threadAriaflameAug 25, 2023
@MizGanzer22 @luckytran I think that was covered in the word 'free'
Show threadMorgan ⚧️Aug 25, 2023
@MizGanzer22 @luckytran free
Show threadMizGanzerAug 25, 2023
@raphaelmorgan @luckytran ha, thank you. I read that last night when I was pretty sleepy and missed the word free! I pay about $2.50 each for the Kn94s I wear to work and I definitely grumble when ordering a box but cheaper than a stay in the hospital!
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Show threadGreySkiesAug 25, 2023

@luckytran

Finally, the first piece of good news in a sea of shit these days. I applaud the people who made this happen.

Show threadBennolius 😷⚡Aug 25, 2023
@luckytran I'm surprised posting that is still allowed on Twitter tbh 😅
Show threadTed MielczarekAug 25, 2023
@luckytran you say "vending machines" (plural) but the only info I can find on their website is the announcement of the singular vending machine in Brooklyn from June: https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/about/press/pr2023/health-department-launches-first-public-health-vending-machine.page
Health Department Launches NYC’s First Public Health Vending Machine - NYC Health

Show threadDagnabbit, Pascaline! 💥Aug 25, 2023
@luckytran Oh wow! This is a great initiative 😊
And yes, they are expensive. Making them free for all though means there are no reasons for people to refuse them for financial reasons. Even the ones who can afford them can grab one. It would be nice if there was a button to make a donation to help finance this, people could, if they wanted, drop some change into the machine?
Show threadMike DAug 25, 2023

@luckytran
That's a good start. My first thought was what else is in the machine. Then I wondered why only one. Anyway here is more info:

#NYC #covid #covid19 #masks

https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/about/press/pr2023/health-department-launches-first-public-health-vending-machine.page

Health Department Launches NYC’s First Public Health Vending Machine - NYC Health

Show threadMichael MarekAug 25, 2023

@luckytran

Our local Walmart has no medical-grade N95s in the pharmacy department and refers inquiries to the hardware department.

The masks there are for working in dusty environments. They are labeled as N95, but some include the valves that allow easy discharge of air.

Show threadRachel UnkeferAug 25, 2023
@mimarek The folks at @ProjectN95 can fix you up! https://www.projectn95.org/ #COVID19 #N95s
Project N95 | Home

Project N95 was the trusted nonprofit source for N95 masks, air quality products, and other respiratory protection. We donated over 5 million masks and other units of PPE to help keep people and communities safe through the COIVD-19 pandemic and beyond.

Project N95
Show threadMichael MarekAug 26, 2023

@Runkefer @ProjectN95

Thanks. I have what I need for now, but no ability to resupply locally.

Show threadHugh FergusonAug 25, 2023
@luckytran NYC is my favorite place in the US. That they are doing this really cements that. New Yorkers rock. A little love from the great white north.
Show threadChookMother 🇦🇺🦘Aug 25, 2023
@luckytran Not everyone knows that N95s can.be worn multiple times. Just rest them 7 days betwern uses.
Show threadBakersRelayAug 26, 2023
@luckytran Promoting to #COVID #NewYork
Show threadlunchyAug 27, 2023
@luckytran I hope it's possible to get a naloxone for free in an emergency somehow
Show threadDisability Justice VTAug 27, 2023
@luckytran Wish Vermont would do this! And every other state! #CovidIsNotOver #MaskUp
Show threadAlice Dubiel 🔬💉🦠😷🌬☮️Aug 28, 2023
@luckytran Jim says there are communities in Michigan that also have kiosks. Wonder why there are none in King County, Washington state.
Show threadNoch Nicht HierAug 28, 2023
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