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COVID-19

Will hospitals run out of protective gear again as cases rise?

by Marielle Segarra

Jun 29, 2020

3M has doubled production of N95 masks, but demand still exceeds supply.

Medical personnel administer a COVID-19 test in West Palm Beach, Florida. As cases begin to rise again, the United States might have an easier time securing personal protective equipment.

Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images

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COVID-19

As businesses reopen, some add a COVID-19 surcharge

by Jasmine Garsd

Jun 22, 2020

The extra charges cover masks, gloves, protective gear and cleaning to prevent the spread of the virus.

People at a Bangkok restaurant eat within plastic partitions set up to contain the potential spread of the coronavirus. Some businesses are adding charges for such equipment.

Lillian Suwanrumpha/AFP via Getty Images

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