Battling coronavirus, California distributing millions of face masks to healthcare providers
California announced that it is going to start distributing to healthcare providers struggling under the strain ofThe move is considered a key step is getting needed equipment to California hospitals, which are already under strain as possible coronavirus cases increase.
Officials are worried that hospitals could be overwhelmed as coronavirus cases increase and that health workers could be placed at risk. They said the masks will provide key protection.“California is working hard to ensure our healthcare system is in the strongest possible position to respond to this evolving situation,” said Gov. Gavin Newsom in a statement.
The West Coast continues to bear the brunt of the illnesses in the U.S., with the focus on Northern California and Washington. Several areas in California have declared local emergencies amid the outbreak. Sonoma County on Monday issued a declaration after announcing two people had been diagnosed with the virus. One infected person returned from a cruise to Mexico 10 days ago and was hospitalized, but the case “is a cause for concern,” said county health officer Dr. Celeste Philip.
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