U.S. states are trashing millions of COVID protective gear because of expiration, surpluses and a lack of willing takers: 'That’s what happens when you don’t prepare'

U.S. states are trashing millions of COVID protective gear because of expiration, surpluses and a lack of willing takers: 'That’s what happens when you don’t prepare'

Items are aging, and as a deadline to allocate federal COVID-19 cash approaches next year, states must decide how much to invest in maintaining warehouses and supply stockpiles.

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