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Coronavirus: Vaughan manufacturing facility finishes 1st batch of Ontario-made masks

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A manufacturing facility in Vaughan has finished producing over 1,000 masks, marking Ontario’s first batch of personal protective equipment produced in the province to combat COVID-19.

Premier Doug Ford toured the facility Tuesday and personally picked up the masks, which are being made by The Woodbridge Group and the Auto Parts Manufacturers’ Association.

They are still awaiting some regulatory approvals, but have received permission from Health Canada to manufacture ASTM Level 3 masks.

Officials hope the masks will receive N95 certification. The masks are being made at facilities in Vaughan and Kitchener. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] “I was thrilled to see firsthand the fruition of their hard

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