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Some states that stockpiled millions of masks and other personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic are now throwing the items away. An Associated Press investigation found that at least
When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in an unprepared U.S., many states like Ohio scrambled for masks and other protective gear. Supplies were so limited in 2020 that the state bought millions of medical gowns from a marketing and printing company and spent about $20 million to try to get personal protective equipment made in-state.
Tens of thousands of cases of PPE already have expired in Pennsylvania and been slated for disposal.
Some states that stockpiled millions of masks and other personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic are now throwing the items away, including Ohio.
When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in an unprepared U.S., states scrambled for masks and other protective gear.