March 09, 2020 - 1574 views
In response to the increasing cases of Coronavirus cases across Wales, GP surgeries across Wales will receive packs of face masks, gloves and aprons for their personal protection as they treat people with suspected coronavirus,
The news was announced by Health Minister Vaughan Gething on the morning that two new cases of the virus were reported bringing the current total to six cases in Wales.
Packs were prepared over the weekend, and will be distributed to the 640 GP surgeries in North, Mid and South Wales this week.
The minister also authorised personal protection equipment to be released from stockpiles for use by frontline NHS and social services staff, should it become necessary.
Health Minister Vaughan Gething said: "These packs are part of robust infection control measures that we have in place, and I want to reassure people that we are working closely with NHS Wales and social services across the country to implement our planned response.
"It is important that frontline medical and social care staff have the equipment they need to keep them safe while they help people with suspected coronavirus.
"The face masks, gloves and aprons are part of a stockpile that we have in place as part of our contingency planning should they be needed to support our NHS and social services".
