Health Feb 10

Government investigating massive counterfeit N95 mask scam

The foreign-made knockoffs are becoming increasingly difficult to spot and could put health care workers at grave risk for the coronavirus. A federal official says these masks are giving first responders "a false sense of security."…

Health Aug 06

U.K. says 50 million face masks it bought might not be safe

The masks were part of a 252 million pound ($332 million) contract the government signed with investment firm Ayanda Capital in April. Papers filed in a court case reveal that the masks won't be distributed because they have ear loops…

Politics Jul 02

A medical worker is helped by others to wear her personal protective equipment (PPE) at the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Sotiria hospital, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Athens, Greece, April 25, 2020. Photo by Giorgos Moutafis/REUTERS
Democrats say U.S. needs to address protective gear shortage

Rep. James Clyburn says urgent action is needed "before this virus spins further out of control." Administration officials say that they have helped the nation boost supplies over the last several months and that most states have at least 30…