“The people who can make this PPE are not well-known names, they are contract manufacturers behind the scenes. “The number one priority was to secure anything already made that they could get on a plane from other countries. Also underlying the WHO’s concerns is the shortage of high-quality protective masks for frontline healthcare workers. A host of firms, including chemicals giant Ineos, beer firm Brewdog and several gin distilleries, have been producing hand sanitiser. A government spokesperson said: “We are in discussions with a range of British firms on providing PPE for the NHS as well as sourcing it from abroad.

Source: The Guardian April 16, 2020 18:50 UTC