External Information
Manufacturers and Distributors:
Cases of COVID-19 are being reported in China as well as other countries. Given decreases in exports from select countries (e.g., China, India, Taiwan) and increases in demand due to the outbreak, manufacturers of select types of PPE are reporting increased volume of orders and challenges in meeting order demands. Plans to surge manufacturing globally are underway.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/healthcare-supply-ppe-index.html