Will Apple produce medical equipment? Why?

On September 10, according to Bloomberg News, Apple specially designed a mask called "Apple Face Mask" for employees, which will be provided to employees in enterprises and retail industries in the next two weeks.

The "Apple Mask" was developed by engineering and industrial design teams, which are also research and development teams for devices such as iPhone and iPad. The mask consists of three layers, which can filter in and out particles and can be cleaned and reused for up to 5 times. From the appearance, the mask is a typical apple style. It also has an adjustable rope to adapt to the human ear.

Apple said that these masks were completely designed and produced by the company. The company said that it has carried out detailed research and testing to find materials suitable for air filtration without affecting the supply chain of medical personal protective equipment.

In addition, Apple also bought a transparent mask called "ClearMask". This mask is the first transparent surgical mask approved by FDA. When wearing this mask, the user's face will not be covered, making it easier for people with poor hearing to understand what the wearer is saying.