The HSE say regions in China are checking Personal Protective Equipment to ensure it meets healthcare standards.
In the first batch of PPE that came into the country for frontline staff – around four million euro worth was not suitable in Irish hospitals.
130 million euro of the equipment is due to arrive in Ireland in the next couple of weeks – in the meantime staff are being told to be “prudent” with supplies.
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HSE boss Paul Reid says they are being careful that PPE coming in is fit for purpose.
Meanwhile – the number of confirmed cases has risen to over 14,700 with fifteen new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Clare yesterday, bringing the county’s total to 151.
