American Mask Manufacturer s Association Launches, Aims For Closer Ties With Government, Federal Agencies
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WASHINGTON, April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The American Mask Manufacturers Association (
AMMA) today is proud to announce its official formation, with the goal of eliminating foreign dependence on PPE by increasing production, procurement and distribution of American-made face masks, saving American lives, and driving manufacturing growth. AMMA appreciates the steps taken by the Biden administration and Capitol Hill with the recently enacted American Rescue Plan and related Executive Orders and look forward to working with them to further define a clear path towards creating a cycle of security, opportunity, and prosperity.
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A year into pandemic, federal officials design new mask guidelines to better protect more workers
A group of prominent scientists had written to the White House in February, saying a broader swath of U.S. workers need more protection from the airborne virus.
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Federal officials announced new measures to help get fresh, new N95 masks to health care workers and expand their use in other industries after scientists argued that the highly protective masks are essential to keep workers safe from COVID-19.
The changes come as U.S. mask-makers say the demand from hospitals is so sluggish that they’ve laid off 2,000 workers and fear some new protective gear companies could collapse. Yet in a letter to lawmakers, hospitals cite ongoing concerns about scarce supplies, saying limits on which workers should get N95s must stay in place.
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