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People Begin To Donate Their Own Face Masks To Fight Shortage In Hospitals

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People Begin To Donate Their Own Face Masks To Fight Shortage In Hospitals

People Begin To Donate Their Own Face Masks To Fight Shortage In Hospitals

Doctors in the U.S. face a medical equipment shortage, with some doctors reusing their face masks and others only using them for severe cases.

According to Business Insider, a shortage in face masks puts healthcare workers at risk of getting the coronavirus.

In response, people at home are donating their own face masks to try and help the problem.

Two women from California created a website that matches people with supplies with hospitals in need.


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