Last month, Sharp, the known electronics brand, had announced that it would begin the production of face masks in Japan. Now, these were finally commercially available earlier today (21st April 2020) but due to immense demand and traffic, it seems like the network structure has collapsed with crashes affecting the company’s servers for the official website and its smart IoT devices network as well.

According to a new report, the digital infrastructure collapse has even extended to home appliances made by Sharp. This includes air conditioners that connect to the internet and other products that can be controlled via a smartphone facing various issues at the moment. Similarly, it is almost impossible to access the official Sharp online store due to the heavy demand.

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A Sharp representative issues a statement and apologized for the troubles users are facing with the website and their smart home gadgets. The official stated that the concentrated traffic to the server that handles user accounts for both online store and smart home products was the reason for the dual sided malfunction. Furthermore, Sharp is currently working on fixing the issue.

The mask that caused the entire ordeal is just an ordinary looking face mask that is commonly used in Japan and other Asian countries. However, it is different since it has a noticeable Sharp logo branding on the bottom. The mask costs 2,980 Yen (roughly about 28 US Dollars) for a box of 50 with 680 Yen (roughly 6 US Dollars) shipping charges as well. Customers are also restricted from buying more than 3 boxes at a time to prevent hoarding and as of recently, the website is still offline.

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Oppo is but one of many companies affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. The company had just recently announced to shut its offline stores and roadshow promotion of its Find X2 Pro 5G in Malaysia. Now, the company is offerings free face masks to promote the safety measures being undertaken in the country when you buy their products.

As of today (27th March 2020), Oppo will offer a free face mask with every purchase of any Oppo product, including smartphones, Enco Free and Enco Q1. Up to 10 pieces of face masks will be bundled with the transaction. Notably, this is only applicable to the Chinese smartphone manufacturer’s official online store. This is done to further promote cashless and contactless transactions to prevent possible infection.

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This will continue till the end of March 2020 and it is currently unknown if Oppo decides to continue this promotion as the MCO (Movement Control Order) has also recently extended until 14th April 2020. According to the official announcement, the company has prepared about 1800 pieces of face masks to account for the lack of supply in the market right now. This arrives after the MCO’s order regarding the prevention of further spreading COVID-19.

For those unaware, China was hit with one of the worst viral outbreaks in history. The new strand of coronavirus is highly contagious and confirmed cases has been found in upwards of 170 countries already. So, the move is a very positive offer from Oppo, especially since face masks stocks have been in dire supplies during this period of crisis in many countries.

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Made using environmental-friendly material, the Disposable Face Mask currently available on Giztop is soft, comfortable, non-irritating, non-toxic and moisture-proof. You can purchase 20 pieces of the disposable face mask for just $19.99 through the popular Chinese e-tailer.

Aside from been highly useful, the Disposable Face Mask sport cute patterns that make it fashionable as well. It is made of breathable material and adopts a special 3 ply non-woven design for protection against dust, automobile exhaust, pollen, etc.
The Disposable Face Mask is designed to seamlessly fit into your face. Its perfect design comprises an elastic ear loop that allows you to wear it for a longer duration without experiencing any sort of pressure on the ears. The size of this non-woven dust mak is 175x95mm. Check out the mask instructions below:

• To ensure you are wearing the Disposable Face Mask the correct way, make sure the ear straps are hanging from both ears.
• Adjust the twig of the bridge of your nose
• The last step involves opening the foldable part

It is imperative for you to replace the mask as using it for the long-term isn’t recommended. Aside from that, you should stop using it if it doesn’t fit you correctly, are there are adverse reactions after wearing it.

It is also worth mentioning here that the Disposable Face Mask should not be washed for re-use. It is meant to be used specifically during the validity period. Moreover, you should store the disposable mask in a dry, ventilated place and keep it away from flammable materials and fire.

You can visit this link to check out more details about the Disposable Face Mask and place your order through Giztop without delay.

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