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The Government today penned an open letter pleading for firms who can make PPE and coronavirus tests to come forward (pictured, one of the forms) The Government today penned an open letter pleading for firms who can make personal protective equipment (PPE) and coronavirus tests to come forward – despite firms who offered help weeks … Read more
Feckless businesses are taking advantage of the coronavirus crisis in the NHS by ramping up the prices of gloves, masks and aprons by up to 1,000 per cent, it was revealed today. Care homes say they could go to the wall because they are being ‘ripped off’ in order to properly protect their workers. Martin … Read more
NHS medics must wear full protective equipment if they come within three feet of a coronavirus patient, the government warned today, as shortages of the gear saw a brave nurse forced to dress in just an apron and gloves. Public Health England has issued stricter guidance on personal protective equipment (PPE), making it a requirement … Read more
Irish air traffic controllers bade farewell to an Aer Lingus jet which is flying to China to pick up PPE gear for health care staff across the entire island. The Northern Ireland Executive has joined with the government in Dublin to buy the vital equipment directly from China. An Aer Lingus Airbus A330 departed Dublin … Read more