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July 12, 2025

PPE

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Disposable PPE causing pollution problems during pandemic

April 12, 2021 The Associated Press

PACIFICA, Calif. — Disposable masks, gloves and other types of personal protective equipment are used to safeguard lives during the coronavirus pandemic. They’re also creating a worldwide pollution problem, littering streets and sending an influx […]

Article

Government investigating massive counterfeit N95 mask scam

February 11, 2021 Colleen Long, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal authorities are investigating a massive counterfeit N95 mask operation in which fake 3M masks were sold in at least five states to hospitals, medical facilities and government agencies. The foreign-made knockoffs […]

News

State passes 1,000 COVID-19 deaths

June 8, 2020 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH – Today’s update from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) indicates the state has now passed 1,000 deaths from the novel coronavirus. “These are very concerning numbers. We must protect our […]

Business

Harnett County facility helps fight COVID-19 with PPE production

May 8, 2020 North State Journal Staff

LILLINGTON – This week, Saab Defense & Security USA announced the addition of production lines at its Lillington, North Carolina facility to produce Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). Saab will fulfill orders to produce non-surgical isolation […]

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Pressure mounts on Cooper for reopening details

April 22, 2020 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH – Following mounting criticism over transparency, Gov. Roy Cooper is expected to provide details on his reopening plan for North Carolina’s economy on Thursday. Legislative leaders and Lt. Gov. Dan Forest have been increasingly […]

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