PPE

She says there are shortages of gowns, hair covers, shoe covers, masks and N95 masks.

The VA now has about a 30-day supply of gear including masks and gowns.

Another common scam these days is the online advertising of bogus Personal Protective Equipment [PPE], especially facemasks.

The remaining 10% is being held in reserve for federal workers.

To create each mask, a single layer of 100 percent cotton fabric should be used.

There is a national shortage of medical facemasks and other Personal Protective Equipment [PPE] because of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.