about reports of "shortages of PPE", Mr Andrews was adamant there were "adequate supplies" — but acknowledged "everybody in the world is after this at the same time".
He was not pressed on whether the supplies of "surgical masks" provide the suitable level of protection needed against the coronavirus, by providing a more snug fit against the wearer's face than masks described as being of a surgical model., but was told it was "unnecessary" and that there "wasn't the science to back it up".The Australian College of Nursing says frontline workers are struggling after wearing PPE for long periods.
"The team has done a mighty job to have what we need. I can confirm that last night … we approved a whole lot of additional orders. All sorts of other masks.
They probably do have a lot. It’s probably just one health govt official who is putting profiteering first, in case China asks for more PPE.
😳🤣 Wow !! The lying Bast$rds 🇦🇺
That’s ezactly what Darren Andrews said 3 months ago when questioned at his daily media presser if the Hotel quarantine had sufficient PPE available to use !! COVID19Vic auspol covid19au ausmedia politas
If you don't have PPE turn up at tomorrow's update and tell them.
Is anybody going to start questioning the treatments available around the world?!? Or are you going to pursue this fear mongering head in the sand sheep attitude
DanielAndrewsMP answer this question.Why does in other countries around the world fighting this virus health workers are all cladded up head to toe in the best PPE they can get? Whist here all they have is a paper masks, gowns,head covering ,gloves & face sheild?
Put 2 on .
Do your take 5 if it is not safe dont do it .
Need adequate supply of Australian Standard PPE N95 masks AND they must be fittested Fittesting is NOT happening routinely in Melbourne hospitals:this means that nurses doctors other HCW may have a mask that leaks letting virus in So “adequate” doesn’t cut it COVID19Vic
Hahah yeh right let's believe chairman dan! Again lol
KN95 masks should be mandatory if only they sourced them. I prefer all medical staff to be in full body suits when dealing with COVID-19 patients. The fact so many medical staff are getting infected is proof it is required.
No, no they are not. * London* 💁♂️
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