With the lockdown extension during the corona pandemic, there is also a stricter mask requirement.
That is why Aldi is now adding FFP2 masks to its range.
Corona
*
still has the
world firmly under control.
In addition to an extension of the lockdown, there is also an extended
mask requirement
.
The coveted
FFP2 masks
are offered at Aldi *.
Kassel - The number of new infections and deaths continues to rise unhindered.
Accordingly, at the Corona summit on Tuesday *, January 19th, 2021, an agreement was reached to extend the lockdown until mid-February.
In
Hesse
, among other things, there is a
stricter mask requirement
in public transport and shops.
However, there may be deviations in individual federal states.
Popular discounters like
Aldi
want to quickly
implement
the new
corona rules
and will offer FFP2 masks in their range in the future.
As reported by chip.de, Aldi Süd * will be offering
FFP2 masks
in
packs
of 2 for 4.99 euros each
from 02/01/2021
.
The company is said to have had some of these masks in its range since the end of December.
New corona rules: Aldi FFP2 masks are made in China
The products are sold through
Aldi's own brand Vitalis
.
According to the manufacturer "An-Dum", most of the
corona masks are
to be produced in China.
The
FFP2 masks are
then
certified
by the Universal test center based in Istanbul (Turkey).
This is considered an approved body in Europe.
Accordingly, the CE number 2163 is printed on the product offered.
+
With the beginning of the mask requirement, many discounters have already included a large number of masks in their range, now Aldi FFP2 masks are being added (symbol image).
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The online mail order company
Amazon
also
sells
numerous
FFP2 masks
from various manufacturers: for example the
mouth and nose protection
from the “Europapa” brand.
Here customers can purchase several masks at the same time.
20 pieces are available for 29.99 euros.
These masks are
certified
by the same test center as the
Aldi
masks
.
Simple mouth and nose protection |
protects the wearer: limited; protects the environment: yes |
---|---|
FFP2 / FFP3 mask (without valve) |
protects the wearer: yes; protects the environment: yes |
FFP3 mask with valve |
protects the wearer: yes; protects the environment: no |
In any case, customers should pay attention to a corresponding CE mark.
However, not all test centers are considered EU-certified.
In addition, there have been repeated recalls in the past of corona masks that do not offer sufficient protection.
Corona mask requirement tightened: Already on sale in selected markets
According to chip.de, in addition to
Aldi
, other discounters are also
planning to
include
FFP2 masks
in their range.
Accordingly, consumers can also
count on the respirators
at
Kaufland
,
Netto
,
Penny
and
Lidl
*.
So far, customers have been able to purchase the coveted
corona masks
here
:
Ebay and Amazon
Pharmacies
in selected drugstores (Rossmann, dm, Müller)
in selected supermarkets (Rewe, Edeka, Real)
Stricter corona mask requirement: Long delivery times possible for FFP2 masks
The tightened mask requirement can be a major challenge for some.
FFP2 masks
are more expensive than conventional masks and should be changed from time to time.
Cleaning the FFP2 masks is also more complex.
And due to the now high demand, long waiting times are to be expected.
(Karolin Schaefer)
* hna.de and fr.de are part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editorial network.
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