20 Domestic Manufactures Developed For PPEs, 1.7 Cr Orders Placed: Health Ministry

Mumbai: In a recent development, Luv Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Health, said on Thursday that twenty domestic manufacturers in India have been developed for the production of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and orders have been placed for 1.7 crores PPE.

“The supply of PPE, masks and ventilators has now started. 20 domestic manufacturers in India have been developed for PPE. Orders have been placed for 1.7 crore PPEs have been placed and the supplies have begun. 49,000 ventilators have been ordered,” Aggarwal said in a press conference here.

“There is a fear among people that everyone needs PPE. Not everyone needs PPE. We have issued guidelines before. PPE is not the only coverall. It is a mix of different components like boots, N95 masks, coverall, and headgear. All components are used by people who are at high risk. In case of moderate risk, N95 masks and gloves are sufficient. Sufficient quantity of PPEs is being provided to state governments,” he said.

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Aggarwal said that a total of 5,734 confirmed cases have been reported in the country so far, including 549 new cases in the last 24 hours.

“Four hundred and seventy-three people have recovered and have been discharged from the hospital so far. Total 5734 confirmed cases reported in the country till date, 549 new cases in the last 24 hours. 166 deaths have been reported till dates, 17 deaths since yesterday,” he said.

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