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Canadian Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturers Prepare for Surge in COVID-19 in Advance of School Reopenings

As  the COVID-19 Delta variant continues to challenge public health units  across Canada, members of the Canadian Association of Personal  Protective Equipment Manufacturers (CAPPEM) are taking preparatory  measures to respond an anticipated surge in demand for personal  protective equipment (PPE) once Canadian children return to the  classroom. 

In  the United States, several jurisdictions have already seen increases in  COVID-19 cases where the school population cannot yet benefit from an  approved vaccination. Since Canadian children are returning to schools  under similar circumstances, CAPPEM is preparing for increased PPE  demand in the school system and in the Canadian healthcare network.

“Our  members are committed to boosting production and stockpiling the  necessary equipment for not only children, but also those in the medical  community,” said Barry Hunt, CAPPEM President. “Personal protective  equipment, especially masks, is vital to stop the spread of COVID-19 and  the Delta variant. The airborne nature of this virus means that masks  are one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of the current  variant and may prevent a surge in hospitals that would once again  strain the Canadian healthcare network.”

CAPPEM  members remain committed to its motto: Canadians protecting Canadians.  We continue to monitor international and Canadian trends and events,  such as the return of children to schools in September, to prepare for  future spikes.