There were "gaps in planning" when it came to making sure there was enough PPE to go around, according to the Auditor-General. Photo: ReutersThe Government's spending watchdog has identified a number of holes in the way personal protective equipment (PPE) was distributed during the Covid-19 pandemic. The report, released this afternoon, also contains a number of recommendations to make the system work better. During the lockdown, there were regular stories about a lack of access of PPE for frontline health workers. The Auditor-General's report also found that ministry did not regularly review DHBs' plans to ensure that they were kept current.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 17, 2020 03:56 UTC