Wearing a face covering became a condition of entry to indoor public spaces in the UK in late July — and, according to at least one poll, some people haven’t washed their reusable masks or changed their disposable ones since. As many as 85 per cent of us aren’t washing our fabric face coverings properly … Read more
They haven’t had much to cheer about in 2020. But at least some of Britain’s best-loved charities have one reason to smile this week – an early Christmas present of sorts, courtesy of Mail Force. Our charitable campaign, started by this newspaper and backed by our generous readers, is on the road once again with … Read more
Under fire boss of NHS supplier which was blasted for failing to get PPE to hospitals at start of pandemic QUITS his £235,000 job Jin Sahota is Chief Executive of NHS Supply Chain Coordination, the organisation tasked with distributing PPE to hospitals during the pandemic He has been blasted for his poor handling of the disrtribution … Read more
Care home bosses who sacked an MP for criticising shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) have admitted she was right all along. Nadia Whittome, Labour’s representative for Nottingham East, was fired from her part-time job at Lark Hill Retirement Village in May after she revealed masks at the home were limited to one-a-day and said … Read more
Outraged patient slams dentist in Bristol after being charged an extra £60 for treatment to cover PPE COSTS Beverly Hawkins says patients should not have to foot the bill for PPE costs Locals in Brislington, Bristol, took to Facebook to express their utter anger Director of Warrington House Dental Practice says the costs are temporary … Read more
Fashion boost for the NHS as Burberry is handed £573,000 contract to make gowns and PPE By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 2 September 2020 | Updated: 22:19 BST, 2 September 2020 Burberry has won a £573,000 PPE contract after donating gowns to the NHS. The luxury fashion house has been … Read more
Public Health England (PHE) had to be pushed into making its coronavirus guidance clearer following the death of a vulnerable Brit who was visited by carers who were not wearing PPE. Official guidance about when to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) were ‘confusing’ and ‘not visible’ during the peak of the UK’s outbreak, investigators say. … Read more
The winner of the Miss London Beauty Pageant was crowned this weekend while wearing a protective visor. Jessica Kang, 25, who works in HR for Ealing Council beamed as she place top in the ceremony at the Taj 51 Buckingham Gate hotel in central London yesterday. Most of the pageant was conducted virtually with the contestants … Read more
The Mail Force charity is today celebrating two truly outstanding achievements. Thanks to our generous readers and supporters, donations have hit an astonishing £11million – and it has now provided more than 30million pieces of personal protective equipment to the nation. The landmarks were reached just 100 days after its first delivery to the coronavirus … Read more
Masks and other PPE items are now washing up on British beaches, horrified environmental groups say. The blue face coverings have been found on beaches in Sussex and Suffolk in recent days. And experts say they are not just being discarded by tourists but are washing down storm drains further inland. Sussex Wildlife Trust issued … Read more