Ground crew at the Los Angeles International Airport unload supplies of medical personal protective equipment from a China Southern Cargo plane on April 10. Photo: AP
Coronavirus: US lags in global race for medical supplies from China
- Business leaders in both countries say Trump administration outpaced as other countries move more forcefully to secure masks and other protective gear
- This has worsened supply shortages across US health care system, exposing medical staff to greater risks and leaving hospitals without vital equipment
Ground crew at the Los Angeles International Airport unload supplies of medical personal protective equipment from a China Southern Cargo plane on April 10. Photo: AP