A plane carrying 10 million face masks and other vital NHS supplies has landed in Scotland from China. The flight - which also carried infusion pumps for intensive care units and laboratory kits - arrived at Glasgow Prestwick Airport yesterday morning.
Scotland’s Minister for Trade, Investment and Innovation Ivan McKee said the delivery would help meet the “unprecedented demand” in the country’s health and social care system.
He said: “Protecting staff working on the frontline is an absolute priority which is why we have been working at pace with the NHS and manufacturers both in Scotland and internationally to improve and increase the supply of PPE. “This charter flight, carrying additional equipment ordered by the Scottish Government, is