I would prefer that medical professionals get the masks over the general public. Until there is no more mask shortage, I consider it extremely selfish for the general public to be buying up and storing these things for themselves when they could be better used elsewhere. The general public should just stay inside their homes. That will prevent the spread of the virus better than any mask could ever hope to. Leave the masks for those who can't stay at home, those who are out there trying to save you, those who need them more than you do. When the mask shortage is over, fine, THEN go out and get yourself a mask. In the meantime, just stay inside - you'll actually go good for others that way, rather than virtue signalling by going out in public wearing a mask.