personal protective equipment

The United Teachers of Dade held a drive in early October to collect PPE supplies, like those shown here, for teachers.

South Florida Teachers Are Making Their Own Personal Protective Equipment — Against District Rules

Jessica Bakeman

A recent policy from the School District of Palm Beach County bans homemade desk shields, citing fire codes.

Manager Mike Bonavita wears a protective mask as he cleans windows at the Quattro Italian restaurant in Boston on May 12 during the coronavirus pandemic. This month, Massachusetts' governor declared wearing masks mandatory.

The Battle Between The Masked And The Masked-Nots Unveils Political Rifts

Tovia Smith

Wearing a mask has become political as some state officials have faced backlash for mandating mask use during the coronavirus pandemic.

An N95 respirator — a critical piece of personal protective equipment. The U.S. is now restricting the ability of aid groups abroad to use American funds to buy PPE.

The U.S. Is Giving Vast Sums Of Money To Fight COVID-19 Abroad. But There's A Catch

Malaka Gharib

Aid groups are frustrated by a new restriction on using U.S. funds to buy personal protective equipment like masks and gloves. The U.S. says it's a way to ensure there's enough PPE for domestic use.

Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, wears a face mask as Trump holds a news conference Monday in the Rose Garden.

White House Orders Staff To Wear Face Masks After New Coronavirus Cases

Alana Wise

Staffers in the West Wing have been directed to wear face masks in the White House, except when at their own desks, a Trump administration official tells NPR.

Miami Nurses Using Controversial Masks Worry About Safety

Gerard Albert

HCA hospitals in South Florida are struggling to supply workers with personal protective equipment and have turned to a controversial solution: KN95…