The run on supplies for things like hand sanitizer, gloves and masks is having a big effect on assisted living facilities and nursing homes across Central Florida.
Because of the increased demand, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a massive effort on Monday to get masks, gloves and other personal protection equipment to those facilities in the next 48 hours.
The owner of one Seminole County assisted living facility was nearly in tears explaining how they’re on the verge of running out of crucial supplies needed to take care of their residents and protect them from COVID-19. "It's just a very stressful time," said Lana Watts, who owns Queen Elaine Assisted Living Facility in Casselberry. "It's hard.