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Mask shortages drawing concerns for hospital staff caring for COVID-19 patients

Hospital staff at Montefiore Medical Center is among many nationwide worried about a shortage of protective masks that could leave medical workers exposed as coronavirus cases increase.

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Mar 19, 2020, 11:16 PM

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