THREAD: Why did the US run out of masks, gloves and sanitizer as COVID-19 swept the country?
@AP’s @JulietLinderman and @MendozaMartha spent seven months investigating the collapse of medical supply chains with @frontlinepbs and @GlobalRepCentre
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When the coronavirus hit the U.S., countless Americans were left unprotected amid a desperate shortage of PPE. There still isn’t enough. Read more in today's investigation from
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He hates us.
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No. It's much simpler. You don't exist until you have something he wants. Then he will destroy you to get it.
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The Trump administration? Eh? What about the market and the suppliers? Why haven't they adapted and profited? You guys forget this one was not for a Chinese audience?
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It's been 7 months now and I still can't buy an N95 mask. Granted, the essential medical workers get priority, but this is a failing for the supposed "greatest nation on earth." We can't get this done?? And still can't even find Clorox wipes!
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One would think essential medical workers would be getting PPE including N95 masks. Sadly that is BULLSHIT in America. My wife is a nurse that does work with Covid19 patients 8 to 12 hours a day, 5 to 7 days a week and she is issued just two N95 masks a week.
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I think the Feds are hording. While one can say "demand is high", consumption is at record low levels. We know they can safely be reused and don't have a choice. Masks would be discarded like used tissues a year ago, yet now they are retained. Where are all the
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The N95 mask was never the best mask for fighting viral pathogens. There are now more than 59 companies making nano-enhanced coatings which are when sealed around the perimeter completely resistant to contamination. Is AP owned by 3M?
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Then where are they or even the N95 masks for my nurse wife and her fellow staff working 40 to 60 hours a week caring for Covid19 patients yet only being issued 2 masks to last the entire week. You go ahead & believe the Orange Baffoon but those in the real world know the truth.
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Ivanka used all the fabric to make cheap chinese dresses.
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