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Home Depot executes 'stop-sale' order for N95 masks,donates them to health care workers during coron
Home Depot executes 'stop-sale' order for N95 masks, donates them to health care workers during coronavirus
Nathan Bomey
USA TODAY
Published 8:39 a.m. ET Apr. 1, 2020
Home Depot said it has halted all sales of N95 masks at its stores and website and "redirected" them to be donated to hospitals, health care workers and first responders treating patients during the coronavirus pandemic.
The company said Wednesday that it had issued the "stop-sale" order to all its stores and website for N95 masks, a tight-fitting respirator that offers more protection than standard facemasks.
The move came as retailers have come under scrutiny for continuing to sell the respirators amid a shortage for health care professionals during COVID-19.
Target last week apologized on Twitter for selling N95 masks in some Seattle stores.
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Nathan Bomey
USA TODAY
Published 8:39 a.m. ET Apr. 1, 2020
Home Depot said it has halted all sales of N95 masks at its stores and website and "redirected" them to be donated to hospitals, health care workers and first responders treating patients during the coronavirus pandemic.
The company said Wednesday that it had issued the "stop-sale" order to all its stores and website for N95 masks, a tight-fitting respirator that offers more protection than standard facemasks.
The move came as retailers have come under scrutiny for continuing to sell the respirators amid a shortage for health care professionals during COVID-19.
Target last week apologized on Twitter for selling N95 masks in some Seattle stores.
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Didn't think Home Depot had it in them, tbh. So happy they have made this decision!
