Health Dec 20 States trash masks and pandemic gear as huge stockpiles linger and expire By Jennifer Peltz, David A. Lieb, Associated Press
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."… By Colleen Long, Associated Press
World Oct 27 Watch 6:18 China dominates the pandemic PPE market. What does that mean for U.S. as virus surges? During the coronavirus pandemic, the world has become reliant on personal protective equipment, or PPE. Most of this essential gear, from masks to gowns to goggles, comes from China -- and experts in the U.S. say this foreign dependence is… By Patrick Fok
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… By Jill Lawless, Associated Press
Politics Jul 02 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… By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press
May 27 Tennessee to halt sharing COVID-19 patient data By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Tennessee will soon stop providing the names and addresses of COVID-19 patients with first responders after initially arguing doing so would protect those on the front line. Continue reading
May 05 Watch 6:44 After ‘cutthroat’ global competition for PPE, U.S. seeks to make more at home By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn On Tuesday, President Trump traveled to Arizona to visit a Honeywell factory where the crucial N95 face masks are manufactured. The administration is pushing to move production of medical equipment to the U.S., after the coronavirus pandemic sparked a global… Continue watching
Apr 28 Turkey sends medical equipment to help U.S. fight virus By Associated Press A top official said Turkey is sending 500,000 surgical masks, 4,000 overalls, 2,000 liters (528 gallons) of disinfectant, 1,500 goggles, 400 N95 masks and 500 face shields. Turkey has sent similar medical equipment aid to a total of 55 countries… Continue reading
Apr 13 How universities are developing COVID-19 solutions in real time By Cat Wise Dorms are empty and classroom lights are off at the vast majority of America’s colleges and universities, but that hasn’t stopped many in academia from jumping in to help. Continue reading
Apr 03 Watch 3:55 Mask shortage spurs Americans to action with their sewing machines By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport The Trump administration and health officials are now recommending that Americans should wear face masks while out in public to try to reduce the spread of coronavirus. But locals in Bethesda, Maryland, have already been putting their sewing machines to… Continue watching