StatsCan data suggests private sector PPE procurement out of step with science

Statistics Canada data shows businesses are still primarily focused on procuring PPE like hand sanitizer and disinfectant, even as the science shows a need for more focus on measures that curb aerosol transmission. The federal government has made millions of dollars available for things like ventilation upgrades, and that money is beginning to be put to work.
A pedestrian walks past a sign for a business selling protective masks on Bank Street in downtown Ottawa on May 15, 2020. Despite early issues with PPE shortages, most businesses don't expect to face a shortage in the near future, StatsCan data shows.
Personal protective equipment is in high demand from Canadian businesses, but Statistics Canada data shows that much of the PPE businesses are after is designed to curb vectors o...

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