NHS Grampian receive 2000 items of PPE from BP
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NHS Grampian has received delivery of 2000 items of personal protective equipment (PPE) from oil and gas giant BP.
The donation comprises 500 face visors, 500 3M masks and 1000 3 ply masks.
All PPE has been delivered to NHS Grampian's Central Stores facility and will be distributed as required.
BP’s HSE manager, Giles Mackey, said: "BP is pleased to be able to play a small part in helping to maintain NHS Grampian's PPE stocks during this highly-challenging time.
"We owe it to our frontline workers to make sure they have what they need to protect the public while also protecting themselves."
Vince Shields from NHS Grampian said: "We are really grateful to BP for their donation.
"It is a useful supplement to the core supplies provided nationally and it allows us to quickly respond to any changes in demand."
There have been 1142 confirmed cases of coronavirus Grampian-wide since the outbreak began, with 187 deaths.
