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Some Of The PPE Equipment That Has Arrived From China Isn't The Same As Currently Used

Rebecca Noonan
Rebecca Noonan

02:00 3 Apr 2020


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There are concerns that the consignments include masks that are poor quality and gowns that are too small

The Finance Minister has admitted that some of the personal protective equipment that has arrived from China isn't the same as what's currently used in the health service.

There are concerns that the consignments include masks that are poor quality and gowns that are too small.

The government is spending 200 million euro on sourcing PPE for frontline staff.

Paschal Donohoe says the equipment is being examined by the HSE.

Some Of The PPE Equipment That Has Arrived From China Isn't The Same As Currently Used

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