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KANSAS CITY (AP) —When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in an unprepared U.S., states scrambled for masks and other protective gear.Three

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 15 states have tossed out some of the PPE items because they are expiring or have more than they need. Other states have sold extra materials at bargain prices or have tried to give away surplus masks, gowns and gloves but have had difficulty finding entities willing to take them. Public health experts say the glut of supplies shows that governments need to do a better job of planning for fut...

When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in an unprepared U.S., states scrambled for masks and other protective gear.

States initially scrambled to acquire limited supplies of face masks and protective gear for health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now they’re struggling to ditch their stockpiles.

A new policy issued this week by Gov. Joe Lombardo’s administration functionally ended more-lenient remote work guidelines for state employees, reverting back to pre-pandemic norms 11 months after Lombardo initially moved to send workers back to the office.