the input mask mode announced for 65 subjects of the Federation. In some regions, for example, in Tver, Yaroslavl, Kursk regions, the Republic of Mordovia it is a recommendation, in others, as in Moscow you need to wear not only a mask but gloves. To some, these measures will make good money, but by the citizens mandatory self-defense in public places will cost a pretty penny.
Any mask, even reusable, can be worn for no longer than two hours – after that it becomes a source of infection. Packs of 50 masks worth 1300-2000 RUB is not enough for one person even for a month. However, many Russians have lost a significant part of their income.
Even before the pandemic manufacturer of personal protective equipment was quite a profitable business. In 2018 at a cost 65-80 cents, the wholesale price of 1.1 rubles and the average retail price 1,45 per share, marginal profitability of production is about 50%.
Today the cost, of course, increased. But not as much as retail. It is therefore not surprising that sewing the masks took everyone who could – from the large backbone enterprises to workshops of folk-crafts, as recently said the head of Ministry of industry and trade Denis Manturov.
Reorientation is a way to support a business that was forced to stop working in pandemic conditions or whose traditional products are not in demand. Every day in the country, according to Manturov, produced 9 million masks. And another 4-5 million comes from abroad, particularly from China. The Chinese, taking advantage of the situation, also took the opportunity to Jack up the prices for their goods.
the Wholesale price Chinese mask today is 20-21 RUB it added VAT, customs duties, transport costs, mark-up importer. The result is the same 30 – 40 rubles apiece.
In the Ministry of industry claim that with such volumes of own production and foreign supplies, the deficit is completely eliminated. For example, in Moscow in the trading network supported by the balance of volume of 20 million units, and warehouses – even 15 million. In fact, the elimination of the deficit has allowed the Russian authorities to speak about the fact that the wearing of masks mandatory in public places. Since this decision is to ensure the safety of citizens, and to pay for its implementation will have for them. And it is a lot.
In early April, the government had tried to impose strict regulation on the market of PPE. The decree obliged manufacturers to ship all made masks to Moscow, in Roshimzaschita, which was appointed by a Federal operator-coordinator. It was assumed that the price will also determine Roshimzaschita, and to pay suppliers with otsrthe ochkoy in a month and a half.
Sales of masks outside of the pharmacy network was forbidden altogether. And pharmacies could add to the purchase price of no more than 10 cents. However, this concept is not like any of the producers or sellers. The industry rebelled, and the decision two weeks later, without fanfare, was canceled, as if nothing had happened.
Now the government say that the price of the mask is to regulate the market. However, at what time it will occur (and will occur) is not clear. “There is a national trend to reduce the cost, it will be supported” – so explained to the residents the Governor of Chelyabinsk region Alexey Teksler.
Before the pandemic masks in this region sold for 10 rubles apiece, and now, as elsewhere, 30-40 RUB.
In the Novosibirsk region has considered that the residents in observance of masked modes of transport, in public places and at work have to spend more than 10% of their salary (if you count from the average for the region). Those who live at the subsistence level – 38% of their income.
In Moscow, as follows from the decree Sobyanin, compulsory from 12 may will not only use masks, but gloves. They need to wear in stores, in malls, in all kinds of public transport and in taxis and in the workplace. Set “mask plus gloves” in the capital’s subway costs 50 RUB.
In other outlets of the mask can be bought for 30-40 rubles per piece (pack of 50 pieces for 1300-2000 RUB), packing gloves (50 pairs) for 130 rubles (plastic) and is about 1000 rubles (nitrile).
If the person is twice a day travels by public transport and once walking to the store, three masks and three pairs of gloves he will spend at least 87 rubles (Respectively, a month more than 2600 rubles).
On the mask and gloves have to be changed every two hours: when the eight-hour working day costs will be a minimum of 116 rubles (per month even 2436 rubles, and in total more than 5 thousand). While it is not known how effectively you can work in this outfit.
However, to extend the regime of self-isolation, the city authorities hope that the overwhelming majority of Muscovites masks and gloves in an amount not will need. Indeed, the maximum that they are allowed is a visit to your nearest store.
For single output with alternative to conventional masks can be reusable – the cost starts from 200 RUB. Rospotrebnadzor said that this mask should also be worn no more than two hours. But then can be washed, ironed and on the next day to wear again.
the Minister of health of Michael Murashko said that the Russians themselves can sew the mask. For this they will need gauze or a bandage, or a piece of wool and a needle and thread. Also the mask you can sew a piece of fabric, providing the interior pocket, which again will be laid wool, done��serves as a filter. In this case, the cost of self-protection will not exceed 10 roubles.
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