Facing Shortage, FDA Further Relaxes Face Mask, Face Shield And Respirator Guidance

As the US heads into a COVID-19 storm with grave concerns about the lack of face masks and respirators for health care workers, the FDA has further relaxed federal oversight for such products, giving more responsibility to employers

A medical technician in full protective gear collects a sample from a mature man sitting inside his car as part of the operations of a coronavirus mobile testing unit.
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