Britain sent in the army to deliver protective equipment to hospitals on Monday ...
LONDON - Britain sent in the army to deliver protective equipment to hospitals on Monday and told people to stay at home and heed warnings over social distancing or the government would bring in more extreme measures to stop the coronavirus spread.
With some doctors saying they felt like “cannon fodder”, the government said the military would help ship millions of items of personal protective equipment including masks to healthcare workers who have complained of shortages. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is due to update the public later on Monday, but not through his usual news conference, a BBC reporter said.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock admitted there had been issues but promised action was being taken. He said the army would drive trucks throughout the day and night to get supplies to medical staff.
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