UK's massive Covid waste? PPE kits worth $31.8 million for auction at just $600
2 years ago

UK's massive Covid waste? PPE kits worth $31.8 million for auction at just $600

Hindustan Times  

About 64.4 million surgical face masks and 3.7 million plastic aprons worth 31.8 million USD paid for by British citizens are being sold for as little as $612 in an online auction, a report said. The personal protective equipment was ordered during the peak of the Covid pandemic but never even left China as they were deemed surplus to the requirements, Daily Mail reported. As per National Audit Office estimates the facemasks would have cost taxpayers about 40p each at the time of the pandemic, bringing the price of those auctioned to £25.8 million. Wes Streeting, Labour’s shadow Health Secretary told the outlet, "The Government is spending more on storing PPE in China each week than Manchester United pay for Cristiano Ronaldo’s wages."

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