The personal protective gear that was in dangerously limited supply during the early weeks of the coronavirus crisis in the United States is running low again. This comes as the virus is quickly spreading in many states and hospitals are reporting more COVID-19 patients. Experts predict the crisis will worsen in the autumn. A national labor organization representing medical workers is concerned about gear being reused. A group of doctors warned that their offices are closed because they cannot get face coverings and other supplies.

Which one of these items is an example of personal protection gear?
face coverings
thermometers
blood pressure cuffs
aspirin
Why is personal protection gear for medical workers so important?
doctors use this equipment as a way to make patients laugh
many states and hospitals are reporting more COVID 19 patients
nurses use this equipment as entertainment
many states and hospitals are bored with their current supplies
A medical labor organization is concerned about personal protection gear being reused.
in abundant supply
reused
too colorful
difficult to use