Tag: medical
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The federal government is reportedly quietly seizing medical supplies from hospitals across the country
Sgt. Amouris Coss/U. S. Army National Guard/Handout/Reuters Hospitals in seven countries say the national government has been quietly seizing supply orders a Los Angeles Times investigation revealed April 7. Personnel and officials in the hospitals told the newspaper they never obtained guidance where they moved, or any time they can expect replacement orders. Government imports…
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Chinese ventilator makers desperate for parts as global demand for machines hits 1 million
This story has been released by POLITICO within a content partnership with the South China Morning Post. It initially appeared on scmp.com on April 9, 2020. China has asked Switzerland to provide more elements for ventilators as manufacturers face an “impossible” task of expanding supply to satisfy demand. While requirement for ventilators and other medical…
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‘Lord of the Flies: PPE Edition’: U.S. cast as culprit in global scrum over coronavirus supplies
The coronavirus outbreak is compelling countries around the world into a competition for resources that are medical — along with the United States is being cast as a top villain. President Donald Trump’s administration stands accused of efficiently hijacking imports of masks and additional essential supplies meant for different nations, including U.S. allies, along with…