This video emphasizes my earlier statements regarding N95 vs face diapers.

They never pushed proper N95s or better on the public because there was a supply shortage. They needed to ensure they could protect themselves, and then limit access to only those in medical and first responder (ambulatory, fire, police) community.

Governments and agencies acted in their own best interests, not that of their constituents, and policies were political and control based. Ignore what they say and do what you feel appropriate for personal protection.