PA state officials give an update on new COVID-19 cases during press conference Thursday With the federal stockpile drained of protective gear, states are turning to each other, private industries and anyone who can donate in a desperate bid to get respirators, gloves and other supplies to doctors, nurses and other front-line workers.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services confirmed Wednesday that the federal cupboard is officially bare at least through this month after it was able to fulfill just a sliver of states’ requests.
The development is not a complete surprise. Last month, President Donald Trump told governors to take care of their own needs.