
Date 24.02.21 Section AsstrA news
Due to the second coronavirus wave this past autumn, personal protective equipment (PPE) remains a scarce commodity in the in the healthcare industry. Italy, the first Western country to be affected by the Covid-19 virus, has a head start when it comes to internationally sourcing necessary PPE. However, due to the lack of precedent, it has been challenging to develop crisis management plans. The Italians have needed comprehensive assistance in the fight against the pandemic.