In mid-Feb, the WHO warned that global demand for medical safety gear was 100 times higher than normal, prices were 20 times higher, stockpiles were depleted, and there was a 6 month backlog. Despite this, the US government made no effort to submit orders.

In mid-Feb, the WHO warned that global demand for medical safety gear was 100 times higher than normal, prices were 20 times higher, stockpiles were depleted, and there was a 6 month backlog. Despite this, the US government made no effort to submit orders. https://t.co/UREshqnlJv

— Polly Sigh (@dcpoll) March 21, 2020