Non-medical manufacturers help tackle medical supplies shortage
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There have been calls for more face masks and protective gear to fight the COVID-19. Some businesses are taking up the challenge. The need for masks is especially urgent at Wuhan, the crisis's epicenter in central China Hubei Province. In response, enterprises in sectors such as the garments and automotive industries have converted their assembly lines to make face masks, protective suits, disinfectants, and other medical supplies in need.