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Millions of ­personal protective equipment is being sent to ­Germany and other countries while NHS heroes beg for more supplies.

The British Healthcare Trades Association said some members are selling masks, gloves and protective kit abroad after their offers to help the NHS were ignored.

Chief executive Dr Simon Festing said: “It’s an extremely ­difficult time for businesses and if they can’t supply to the UK then their commercial arrangements are likely to continue.” Veenak International, a wholesaler based in Birmingham, reportedly packed more than 5million surgical masks and 1.5m respirators onto EU-registered ­lorries last week.

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