The federal government continues to add to the supply of personal protective equipment and related medical equipment needed to fight COVID-19.

The prime minister says the race to accumulate what Canada needs requires a balance between shopping all over the world and continuing to bolster manufacturing capabilities at home.

Justin Trudeau pointed out that over half the face shields acquired so far have been made by a Canadian company that expanded its workforce to contribute to the effort.

He says Canada has what’s required to meet the provinces’ demands at the moment but as the slow reopening of the country begins, more will be needed. read more

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the federal government had amassed 30 million hydroxychloroquine tablets, which he said would distributed “in large amounts” to U.S. states as they continue to deal with the impact of COVID-19.

The president has continued to promote the anti-malaria drug as a treatment for COVID-19 although scientists say more testing is needed to determine if it is safe and effective in the fight against the virus.

Trump also denied that he had any stake in companies producing hydroxychloroquine.
Trump made the comments during the daily briefing of the U.S. Coronavirus Task Force, alongside top U.S. health officials, Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. read more