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Coronavirus fears sparks mask shortage

By Aziza Shuler

Published January 30, 2020 10:16 PM

California hardware stores struggling to keep protective N95 face masks in stock

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (FOX NEWS) - Coronavirus fears have hardware stores struggling to keep up with the demand for face masks.

In California, one Santa Barbara store says the protective N-95 masks have been selling out as soon as they get stocked on shelves.

Some people reportedly interested in their resale potential.

While others just wanted to have them on hand as a precaution.

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Aziza Shuler

Aziza Shuler joined KYMA in March 2019 wearing many hats including the newest anchor and producer for FOX 9, as well as a multi-media journalist for KYMA.

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