A lot of major companies around the world at the moment are doing their part to help combat the spread of the coronavirus outbreak and now Nintendo has joined the fight.
As N95 Respirator masks are among some of the most requested items for first responders and health care providers, Nintendo's North Bend production facility in North America has generously donated thousands of face masks and other personal protective equipment to Eastside Fire & Rescue.
Nintendo representative Jerry Danson said the masks were needed during this time of crisis. Here's part of the press release:
Danson stated the masks were originally purchased for emergency preparedness planning; however, amidst the COVID-19 crisis, knew there were needed elsewhere. Eastside Fire & Rescue staff will distribute the masks throughout the region to address immediate needs, including the City of North Bend.
As this crisis is unprecedented, the safety and security of community members is paramount.
The communities served by City of North Bend and Eastside Fire & Rescue deeply appreciate the generous donation from Nintendo.
[source northbendwa.gov]
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Nice. Love Nintendo being in the positive spot light.
Cool! Nice to see them doing some good after recent heat over fan projects and Joy-Con drift.
This was a great move from Nintendo.
Good on you, Nintendo! Keep doing the best work. <3
Good job on them for donating. However these masks are rather useless for preventing the virus. You would need at least a fitted mask (with a filter and face shield) that is meant for micro organisms that are smaller than visible particles that these masks are meant to block.
This is very generous of Nintendo!
I wonder where they got the masks from though.
This is one of the reasons why I love Nintendo
God bless! Even if it's probably just a publicity stunt or an attempt to preserve the market for their products... it's still very generous of them.
Nice! ...wait, in a production facility? Ah, the article does say that they're for emergency purposes, so it's not like they buy these all the time (which would just be overkill for material dust, frankly).
...why did they have the masks in the first place? ‘Emergency preparedness planning’ sounds hella sinister. Do Nintendo of America know about some doomsday device we don’t?
I don't think those actually work very well against the Coronavirus, but it's still a nice gesture.
I mean you could have done more. Something more effective maybe?
Good on them. States are fighting for this equipment for first responders. It’s nice to see somebody step up and help.
That's sad, America having to get help from Japan. Japan handled the virus so amazingly. Our country did horrible, we have such embrassing leadership.
I work in this business, i work at a pro retail/wholesale.
These mask wont help against viruses, they are for dust particles.
In europe there are 3 types class 1 (normal dust diy) class 2 (harmfull dust) class 3 with a valve for harmfull dust and liquid harmfull parts particles (not virusus)
Those masks are for construction workers.
You need surgent masks to protect yourself (those green masks)
Handgel does not work either, its for bacteria, and basicly alcohol and ingredients to use it like a soap.
but washing your hands first with soft soap and after that, the gel with 97% alcohol will work.
The outer layer of the virus need to get soft (soap) then use alcohol, it will kill the virus instantly, because it penetrates through the outer shell.
@mesome713
No, its just that japanese people have more dicipline.
Beside that japanese people where always beware of this situation and wearing masks often.
We western people ignore rules (also europe)
Just do what we want, and dont think as a group.
Alot of people find this situation over execerated, and do what they want and break rules
@PALversusNTSC true. I live in the UK and am classed as a key worker as i supply parts for vehicles (including NHS and emergency services) we also supply to the public, which have now been told we must not do due to lock down. The ammount of average Joe's that have phoned me for an oil filter or car cleaning consumables is rediculous. Ive gone out of my way to be rude to them. Risking coming out of their houses (which they should not be doing) just to buy car polish or a filter. They just do not listen or take it seriously.
@PALversusNTSC I currently work in aBSL 2/3. When we're working with respiratory diseases, we use these sort of NIOSH approved N95s (plus a face shield because these are not splash proof) if we can't get a hold of a PAPR. A PAPR is 500% more ideal, but the N95s work well enough. The catch is that not all people can wear the same style/size/etc of N95, so this donation may not cover everyone.
Actually, all the veterinarians in my lab are currently wearing these N95s while working with us because some staff have been coughing off and on.
These masks are gold right now. My wife would love a box for work. It’s a shame we can’t seem to get enough of these to where they need to go- hopefully that will change soon.
Imagine if Nintendo put their brand on those, people will scalp the money out of these too like them Nintendo water they give away last time.
@Kienda umm this the wrong thread..
Another colossal failure of the ignorance and stupidity of America's orange s-t lump, pretending to be a leader.
@EVIL-C While I personally am not a fan of the Cheeto in Chief, this is more a failing of a CCP cover up that caused the spread of this virus in the first place. Once it got to US shores there is close to nothing any North American government could have done to avoid it due to spotty information provided by the CCP and the WHO.
Direct that anger where is due and share it between Pooh Bear and the Umpa Lumpa. Because sharing is caring.
@Wexter it was clearly the wrong article I was commenting on.
Not sure how that happened though. Haha
@Kienda It's okay. Just was super confused about why you were against Nintendo doing something good like donating masks due to copyright. hahaha! All good!
@nessisonett All companies have a disaster plan. It's required by law.
hubei 1 in 1000 infected, 1 in 20 000 dies. Putting things in perspective is very important.
Good job Nintendo!
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