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#BREAKING: More than $200,000 worth of surgical masks ordered by the city are being recalled after not meeting specifications
4000 boxes containing 50 masks each were received. 62,600 masks were distributed to long-term care homes on March 28th
The city is investigating how many employees in long-term care homes were caring for a patient while wearing the masks and if there was possible exposure to #COVID19
The masks were reportedly ripping and tearing and so they& #39;re being returned to the vendor. No word from the city who that is at this point.
The city claims there is a stockpile of surgical masks it can tap into in the meantime. Not sure why there is a stockpile when there& #39;s been a shortage.
Only now is the city saying there will be a "quality control review" of supplies being ordered. "All future orders of personal protective equipment will be subject to heightened verification."
Daily Toronto #COVID19 update from Mayor @JohnTory and Dr. @epdevilla scheduled for 3:45pm. More info to come.
