Biden Administration Grants $510 Million to Boost Domestic PPE Production for Strategic National Stockpile

Oct 4, 2024, 12:35 AM

The Biden administration has granted up to $510 million to boost the domestic production of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as isolation gowns. This funding aims to restock the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) in preparation for future public health emergencies. Six U.S. companies will spend at least $350 million to manufacture medical gowns for the SNS, addressing shortages experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.