Disposable masks GettyKEY FACTSFamilies in China should store masks and personal protective equipment (PPE) as part of home first-aid kits, said Ning Jizhe, vice-chairman of China’s top economic planning agency, according to the South China Morning Post. Government and healthcare officials like whistleblower Rick Bright say the shortage of masks is the doing of the federal government. On the contrary, President Trump said the nation has “tremendous supply to almost all places” in response to a nurse who said that PPE supply has been “sporadic” during a May 6 conference. Further ReadingStockpile masks at home in case of emergency, China urges families (South China Morning Post)Federal Vaccine Official Alleges Cronyism, Says Ousted For Raising Concerns Over Coronavirus Response (Forbes)‘No offense, but is this a joke?’ Inside the underground market for face masks. (Washington Post)Bethenny Frankel’s Dark Journey to Find Medical Masks (New York Times)Nearly 300 Healthcare Workers Have Died From Coronavirus (Forbes)Full coverage and live updates on the Coronavirus

Source: Forbes May 28, 2020 20:48 UTC