Coronavirus: FBI orders $40k-worth of hand sanitiser to prepare for pandemic as number of infected in US rises to 34
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus: FBI orders $40k-worth of hand sanitiser to prepare for pandemic as number of infected in US rises to 34

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The FBI has ordered $40,000 of hand sanitiser and face masks “in case the coronavirus becomes a pandemic in the United States,” according to documents seen by CNBC. In its purchase order, labelled as being for “pandemic preparedness”, the bureau said it needs those items in case the coronavirus spreads widely throughout the US. The supply order includes face masks from manufacturer 3M and disinfectants, including hand sanitiser, from PDI Healthcare. Last week, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention urged US hospitals to prepare for an outbreak, stating that now is time to open up pandemic plans and check that things are in order.

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From the India Today archives (2020) | COVID-19: Life in the times of Corona
1 year, 9 months ago

From the India Today archives (2020) | COVID-19: Life in the times of Corona

India Today  

"If I keep washing my hands, China virus can be kept away." "The impact of COVID-19 on the Indian economy could be between 0.5 and 1 per cent for the first quarter of 2021", says Madan Sabnavis, chief economist with ratings agency Care Ratings. Never mind that the Reserve Bank of India had just two days before announced measures to …

Biden to give away 400 million N95 masks starting next week
2 years, 11 months ago

Biden to give away 400 million N95 masks starting next week

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will begin making 400 million N95 masks available for free to U.S. residents starting next week, now that federal officials are emphasizing their better protection against the omicron variant of COVID-19 over cloth face coverings. President Joe Biden embraced the initiative after facing mounting criticism this month over the inaccessibility — both in supply and …

COVID-19: Toxic hand sanitizers continue to be sold in Mexico despite US ban
4 years, 3 months ago

COVID-19: Toxic hand sanitizers continue to be sold in Mexico despite US ban

Hindustan Times  

Deadly hand sanitizers that were banned in the U.S. are still circulating widely in Mexico, raising concerns among health experts that scores of people slathering the gel on may be slowly poisoning themselves. Toxic hand sanitizers continue to be sold in Mexico despite US ban Four people died in the U.S. and three people partially lost their eyesight this year …

Govt removed masks, sanitisers from essential commodities list against manufacturers' advice
4 years, 6 months ago

Govt removed masks, sanitisers from essential commodities list against manufacturers' advice

India Today  

The Centre ignored manufacturers' advice not to remove sanitisers and masks from essential commodities list, India Today TV has learned. On June 30, AIMeD in its letter written to government said: “As the unlock process has started in India, masks, and sanitisers are more in demand than earlier.” It said face masks should remain under essential services category for the …

Column: A secret deal and a visit from the FBI — a hospital’s strange quest for coronavirus masks
4 years, 8 months ago

Column: A secret deal and a visit from the FBI — a hospital’s strange quest for coronavirus masks

LA Times  

It had all the markings of an illicit drug deal in a Hollywood movie: an encounter at a secret warehouse, with a last-minute sampling of the goods to make sure they were the real thing, a wire transfer of more than $1 million, and the sudden appearance of the FBI at the moment of handoff. “I thought I’d seen everything …

Coronavirus Outbreak: With 90% of federal stockpile used, US runs low on masks, shield, medical equipment; toll rises to 14,795
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: With 90% of federal stockpile used, US runs low on masks, shield, medical equipment; toll rises to 14,795

Firstpost  

The Strategic National Stockpile is nearly out of the N95 respirators, surgical masks, face, shields, gowns and other medical supplies desperately needed to protect front-line medical workers treating coronavirus patients Washington: The Strategic National Stockpile is nearly out of the N95 respirators, surgical masks, face, shields, gowns and other medical supplies desperately needed to protect front-line medical workers treating coronavirus …

Coronavirus testing for healthcare workers to grow, 11 million masks to be sent to healthcare workers
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus testing for healthcare workers to grow, 11 million masks to be sent to healthcare workers

ABC  

Tens of millions of medical masks have entered Australia in recent days, coronavirus testing for healthcare workers will be expanded, and Australians are being reminded not to neglect their health amid the crisis. Health Minister Greg Hunt, Deputy Chief Health Officer Michael Kidd, and Australian Medical Association president Tony Bartone addressed the media in Canberra on Wednesday to announce 11 …

Lost Time: How coronavirus spread while supply orders lagged
4 years, 9 months ago

Lost Time: How coronavirus spread while supply orders lagged

Associated Press  

The government’s stockpile of critically needed medical supplies and equipment is nearly drained just as the numbers of people infected with the coronavirus and in need of critical care is surging. It’s going to be just fine.” JAN. 28 — 3M CEO Mike Roman says the company will ramp up to “24/7” production of N95 respirator masks in response to …

Delhi govt permits all drugs, cosmetics manufacturers to make hand sanitisers till June 30
4 years, 9 months ago

Delhi govt permits all drugs, cosmetics manufacturers to make hand sanitisers till June 30

India TV News  

The Delhi government on Wednesday permitted all manufacturers of drugs and cosmetics to produce ethanol-based hand sanitisers up to June 30 without a separate license to deal with the shortage of such cleansers in markets post coronavirus outbreak. The decision to "grant conditional permission/approval to manufacture ethanol-based sanitiser/hand cleanser/hand rub to manufacturers of drugs, homeopathic medicine manufacturers/cosmetic manufacturers in Delhi …

[COVID 19] Central Govt. Issues Orders To Regulate Prices Of Face Masks And Hand Sanitizers [Read Notification]
4 years, 9 months ago

[COVID 19] Central Govt. Issues Orders To Regulate Prices Of Face Masks And Hand Sanitizers [Read Notification]

Live Law  

In view of COVID-19 virus outbreak, the Central Government has issued an order regulating the prices of masks and hand sanitizers.The order reads as follows: The retail prices of Melt Blown non-Woven Fabric used in manufacturing masks, shall not be more than the prices prevailing on the day one month prior to 13.03.2020 i.e. In view of COVID-19 virus outbreak, …

Used facemasks and bandanas: How the CDC is warning hospitals to prepare for coronavirus shortages
4 years, 9 months ago

Used facemasks and bandanas: How the CDC is warning hospitals to prepare for coronavirus shortages

CNN  

CNN — Doctors reusing masks between patients. “I mean, in a way we already don’t.” Reduce, reuse Health care facilities facing a “crisis” may need to consider steps to ration face masks during the pandemic, even if those strategies “are not commensurate with U.S. standards of care,” according to the CDC. With only a few days of supplies on hand, …

Coronavirus | Sanitisers will be available in public places in Mumbai, says minister
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | Sanitisers will be available in public places in Mumbai, says minister

The Hindu  

Hand sanitisers will be made available in public places in Mumbai so that people can wash hands and avoid contracting or spreading novel coronavirus, Mumbai district Guardian Minister Aslam Shaikh said on Friday. Meanwhile, while authorities are busy curbing the spread of the virus, some unscrupulous elements, who are looking to make a fast buck by selling substandard hand wash …

Coronavirus | Masks, sanitisers declared essential commodities
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | Masks, sanitisers declared essential commodities

The Hindu  

Masks and hand sanitisers have been declared as essential commodities due to shortage in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. On March 13, the Centre notified an order under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 to declare 2 ply and 3 ply surgical masks, N95 masks and hand sanitisers as essential commodities till June 30, 2020. The decision would also empower …

Coronavirus outbreak: Govt declares masks and hand santizers 'essential commodities' amid shortages, blackmarketing
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus outbreak: Govt declares masks and hand santizers 'essential commodities' amid shortages, blackmarketing

Firstpost  

The government on Friday declared masks, including N95, and hand sanitisers as ’essential commodities’ in the wake of the coronavirus scare leading to shortages and black marketing of these items New Delhi: The government on Friday declared masks, including N95, and hand sanitisers as ’essential commodities’ in the wake of the coronavirus scare leading to shortages and black marketing of …

Coronavirus: Hand sanitisers selling on eBay for 50 times their retail price
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Hand sanitisers selling on eBay for 50 times their retail price

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hand sanitiser products are selling …

Not Enough Face Masks Are Made In America To Deal With Coronavirus
4 years, 10 months ago

Not Enough Face Masks Are Made In America To Deal With Coronavirus

NPR  

Not Enough Face Masks Are Made In America To Deal With Coronavirus Enlarge this image toggle caption Tom Pennington/Getty Images Tom Pennington/Getty Images Mike Bowen's been a very busy man. Sponsor Message Bowen is at the center of a major problem that the coronavirus has made crystal clear: There aren't enough domestic manufacturers for critical medical supplies such as face …

Coronavirus outbreak: Masks, hand sanitisers fly off shelves as demand rises
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus outbreak: Masks, hand sanitisers fly off shelves as demand rises

Hindustan Times  

With cases of coronavirus steadily increasing across the country, there has been a surge in demand for masks, hand sanitisers, disinfectant wipes and common medicines, including paracetamol and Vitamin C tablets across the country. We are not selling disinfectant wipes and suggesting that people buy online till we get fresh orders.” Both masks and hand sanitisers were still available on …

Coronavirus: CISF provides sanitisers, gloves and masks to its airport-guarding troops
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus: CISF provides sanitisers, gloves and masks to its airport-guarding troops

India TV News  

The CISF has provided medical kits containing hand sanitisers, gloves and masks to all its personnel deployed to guard 62 civil airports in the country in view of the coronavirus scare, officials said on Tuesday. All the airports have been provided alcohol-based sanitiser bottles, hand gloves and face masks of the normal and N95 variety for use by our personnel, …

Coronavirus: Sales of hand sanitiser increase by 255% amid outbreak
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus: Sales of hand sanitiser increase by 255% amid outbreak

The Independent  

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Face masks, hand sanitizer and toilet paper: Coronavirus panic shopping hits American stores
4 years, 10 months ago

Face masks, hand sanitizer and toilet paper: Coronavirus panic shopping hits American stores

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Americans across the country are stocking up on hand sanitizer, cleaning wipes, toilet paper and other products to prepare for the spread of coronavirus. “It does feel like there is a little bit of panic buying going on,” said Doug Baker, vice president of industry relations at trade group Food Marketing Institute. “We would expect …

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