ADADI have spent much of the past two weeks trying to understand how to get more personal protective equipment — often called PPE — into Michigan from the federal government. Commercial aircraft that are idle and, if necessary, the military’s fleet should help speed supplies to where they are needed. For example, gloves, masks and other protective gear used in other industries and in other nations could help keep our health-care providers safe, but some equipment doesn’t meet existing federal restrictions. Rapid FDA action is needed to accelerate the flow of this critical protective gear. The tearful medical professionals I have spoken to need hope today that help is coming tomorrow.

Source: Washington Post March 30, 2020 22:39 UTC