US companies make medical supplies for New York to beat virus
As New York state faces severe shortage of protective equipment for COVID-19, some US companies step in to fill gap.
President Donald Trump has faced criticism for failing to coordinate with states in the US during the pandemic, with a shortage of medical gear for front-line staff being a particular problem.
But some domestic companies have started producing their own protective equipment – and New Yorkers have been only too happy to lend a hand.
Al Jazeera’s Kristen Saloomey reports from New York.
Published On 16 Apr 2020