by Charlotte Barkla  March 19, 2020 in Manufacturing 4 min read 1

An increased demand for medical supplies worldwide provides an opportunity for the engineering profession and manufacturing sector to contribute to the fight against COVID-19.

Toilet paper and pasta might be flying off supermarket shelves, but the demand for medical personal protective equipment (PPE) such as face masks is also of increasing concern, especially for medical staff and those more susceptible to the virus.

Earlier this month, the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimated 89 million medical masks, 76 million pairs of gloves and 1.6 million sets of goggles would be required each month to deal with the coronavirus.

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