Coronavirus fears trigger run on supplies, shortages for health workers

Coronavirus fears trigger run on supplies, shortages for health workers

Coronavirus concerns trigger global run on supplies for health workers, causing shortages

By HELEN BRANSWELL

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Stockpiles are depleted and producers are reporting four- to six-month waits for new supplies in some cases, the World Health Organization said.

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