The Canadian government is planning to procure a stockpile of medical supplies amid concerns of shortages for some equipment needed by health care workers to face the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Sohail Gandhi, president of the Ontario Medical Association, told Global News that he has heard some “isolated stories” of medical professionals who are requesting more equipment. “We need to make sure that we use protect personal protective equipment, or PPE, in the appropriate manner,” Gandhi said.
PPE refers to equipment such as such as surgical masks, gloves, N95 respirators, face shields, isolation gowns and coveralls.
Gandhi said there have been reports of medical professionals using supplies when it’s not always necessary. He gave the example of