States give few details on billions spent on virus supplies U.S. states are spending billions of dollars buying protective medical supplies amid the coronavirus crisis, but many aren’t sharing detailsJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- States are spending billions of dollars stocking up on medical supplies such as masks and breathing machines during the coronavirus pandemic. But more than two months into the buying binge, many aren't sharing details about how much they’re spending, what they’re getting for their money or which companies they’re paying. Those details are important because many states set aside purchasing safeguards amid a scramble for supplies among health care providers, states, the U.S. government and other countries. Because that money can reimburse state purchases, the site is gradually including some of the $42 million spent on protective equipment.

Source: ABC News May 25, 2020 14:04 UTC