They should really focus on getting face masks for employees faster by using nonmedical fabric masks, which can help prevent asymptomatic transmission by blocking respiratory droplets from spreading. The article says the surgical masks won't arrive until next week. And they should really be using some alternative fabric mask, rather than surgical masks which should go to healthcare workers.
Each day that interventions are delayed makes a huge difference.
More thoughts at https://shouldiwearafacemask.com
(Edited to remove suggestion to close until they get masks with a compromise to use nonmedical fabric masks.)
Yesterday the mayor of Los Angeles said that anyone going outside at all should cover their faces with some kind of home-made mask.
I'm glad I saved all those free souvenir bandanas from the rodeos I've been to over the years.