Many doctors have had to see patients without proper masks or protective body suits, resorting to reusing the same equipment when they should be changed regularly. But “right now, there is no one to replace you,” the doctor explained, adding that all medical staff without a fever are expected to work. SEVERE SHORTAGEThe deputy mayor of Wuhan said on Friday the city faced a daily shortage of 56,000 N95 masks and 41,000 protective suits. “Of course, we don’t advocate this method, but medical staff really have no alternative,” she admitted. China has also imported more than 300 million masks and about 3.9 million articles of protective clothing since Jan 24, an official said last week.

Source: New Strait Times February 12, 2020 05:48 UTC