U.S. Invests $510 Million to Strengthen PPE Stockpile

The funding aims to prevent shortages experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic by boosting domestic production of medical gowns.

The Biden administration has allocated up to $510 million to enhance the production of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the U.S.
Six American companies, including Airboss Defense Group and StringKing Lacrosse, will manufacture isolation gowns for the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS).
The initiative seeks to prevent the PPE shortages seen in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, which left healthcare workers without essential equipment.
Approximately 250 million gowns will be produced, ensuring a 90-day supply in the SNS for future emergencies.
The SNS also holds 1.5 billion gloves and 1.1 billion masks to be prepared for potential public health crises.