HHS establishes first department-wide PPE demand forecast for U.S. manufacturers
■U.S. Department of Health and Human Services★DCWashington
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services established a recurring department-wide forecast of anticipated purchases covered by the Make PPE in America Act, giving domestic PPE manufacturers an official demand signal for capacity, hiring and investment decisions.
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