Was wondering if anyone else is experiencing shortage in supply of masks - particularly FFP3 types.

I have been asked what people should do if they cannot physically get hold of these masks. 

Hmm, interesting.We always stock several months worth so I a mnot sure. Does make me wonder if I could sell them on now though..... only £50 per mask! Get them whilst they are still in stock. guaranteed to protect you from viruses, bacteria and zombie pandemics* . Only a few left.

*Real life protection may vary according to use

You would have to list on an auction site - a certain market place has been removing price gougers (or so it claims)

If supplies are drying up then for those who put them as a first control measure for work place risks - Oh dear.

I would not worry too much about the masks. If you look into the real facts they provide very little protection against COVID-19 and according to some experts may actually inrease the potential for inhalation thereof. One has even stated that the main benefit of the mask is that it prevents the wearer from touching the area around mouth and nose!

The alcohol sanitiser is another matter. I was training at one of the major industrial skin care product manufacturers last week and they assured me that they had plenty of stock to manage a surge in demand. Perhaps he shortage is due to a problem with the supply chain. From the scientific evidence this is the optimum solution, hand washing restricted to where the skin is visibly soiled, since this largely negates the performance of the alcohol.