Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday launched plans to
mobilize the country’s industrial sector in the fight against
coronavirus, including temporarily transitioning auto parts factories to
making medical equipment.
The plan will see the country “rapidly” increase production of
essential supplies such as surgical masks, respirators, screening tests
and disinfectant gel, Trudeau said during his daily press briefing from
his home in Ottawa, where he is self-isolating after his wife tested
positive for the virus.
“Health care professionals really need support,” Trudeau said. “So
our government will help these companies shift production from auto
parts to medical supplies.”
“Our government will also be introducing innovative procurement
streams in order to allow a larger number of businesses to develop
solutions and products that Canadians need because of COVID-19,” he
said.
Canada has more than 900 confirmed cases of coronavirus and three deaths.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-03-canada-auto-factories-coronavirus-medical.html
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