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The latest South Carolina Public Radio News reports on the spread of the coronavirus and efforts to fight it.

Second Shipment of Medical Equipment Includes Thousands of N95 Respirators, Face Masks and Gloves

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South Carolina received a second shipment of Personal protective Equipment, or PPEs, from the federal government, Saturday. The allotment included surgical gowns, face masks and gloves. 

The supplies are for healthcare providers responding to COVID-19 and were distributed to all 46 counties. SCDHEC said the distribution of materials was data driven, to ensure needs are fairly met, and was based on county populations.

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