Sign up to FREE email alerts from Mirror - The Coronavirus Briefing Subscribe Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Invalid EmailAn NHS doctor has been forced to wear her son's toy chemistry set glasses to work because of 'nauseating' coronavirus equipment shortages. The medic says the NHS has failed to deliver much-needed eye protection to Newtown Medical Practice in Powys, Wales. When she finally received a package containing personal protective equipment (PPE), she was horrified to discover it did not include any eyewear. Her NHS practice had been waiting a week for the delivery, despite being told it would arrive imminently. A Welsh Government spokesman said: “Personal protection equipment is available for NHS staff in healthcare settings.

Source: Daily Mirror March 24, 2020 14:56 UTC