W. Virginia Spent Little On Masks, Gloves In Early Pandemic
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia was the last state to report a coronavirus case and spent sparsely on medical gear.
An Associated Press analysis shows that in the early months of the pandemic, the state spent less than $3.6 million on N95 masks, gloves and other equipment.
The nationwide review found states spent more than $7 billion overall in a race for precious supplies.
West Virginia bought no ventilators and mostly spent on masks, googles and gloves.
A pricey order for N95 masks costing nearly $6 each was placed the day the governor announced a stay-at-home order in March.
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