With fear of the coronavirus hitting the Hudson Valley, medical masks and respirators are becoming selling for premium.

According to the New York Post, cases of the coronavirus outbreak is becoming more and more common. With over 80,000 people reported to be infected and nearly 3,000 deaths fear is starting to rise. There;s even been a report of of someone in Califorina with the virus who has had no known exposure to it the virus.

Many physicians are recommending that U.S. citizens wear medical mask and respirators to protect themselves. Supply and demand, right?

Accord to Facebook Marketplace, respirators are being sold for prices up to $125.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/513073076311580/?ref=messenger_banner

 

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