Mark Seaton (left) and Richard Aimers, of SouthMED Ltd, display one of their ventilator hoods, part of 80 being sent to help Nepal fight Covid-19. A consignment of Dunedin-made ventilator hoods is being sent to hospitals in Nepal as that country deals with the Covid-19 crisis. Of those, 80 will be sent to Nepal and can be used in many medical settings including ICU. It is also hoped feedback on the use of the hoods being sent to Nepal will help further develop the product. The hoods were due to leave from midweek and could be in use in Nepal by next week.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 24, 2021 16:30 UTC