US Government Invests in Medical Gown Stockpile
Six US companies will spend at least $350 million to manufacture medical gowns for the Strategic National Stockpile.
This move is part of the efforts to replenish the stockpile, which was depleted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The purchase of the gowns is one of the final steps toward shoring up the personal protective equipment in the stockpile.
According to assistant secretary Dawn O’Connell, the new gowns are among several purchases made to restock the emergency coffers.
The investment aims to prevent shortages of medical gowns, like those experienced by doctors and nurses during the pandemic.
- $350 million investment for medical gown stockpile
- Six US companies involved in manufacturing
- Part of efforts to replenish depleted stockpile
Author's summary: US invests $350 million in medical gown stockpile.