These Schools Are Making Vital Protective Equipment For Hospitals As Coronavirus Pressure Builds
(World News UK)

Updated: See the latest stories on the coronavirus outbreak Frontline NHS staff need as much protective equipment as possible to protect them from the potential deadly effects of coronavirus. And as the government and military scramble to ensure hospitals are well-stocked, their efforts have been bolstered by some unlikely back-up. Across the country, schools with sophisticated technology departments have put their resources to good use after being forced to close their gates, producing vital oxygen masks, respirators and breath shields for hospital workers. Sevenoaks School in Kent is using 3D printing to make the equipment, focusing on comfort for doctors and nursing staff who often have...