N95 respirator shortage is over, according to the FDA

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

The Food and Drug Administration announced early into the pandemic that N95 respirators were in short supply. Years later now, the FDA announced that the shortage is over after domestic manufacturing of medical devices has significantly increased, and the supply can meet the demand.

Last month, the FDA also removed medical gowns and surgical masks from the shortage list. The removal of this personal protective equipment is a stark difference from the early concern for increased supply in early 2020.

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