Medical Supply Chains

Counterfeit Masks Reaching Frontline Health Workers in U.S.

The latest in our investigation into medical supply chains traces counterfeit masks from China to hospitals and frontline workers across the U.S.

The exterior of Chinese factory Shanghai Dasheng is shown May 6, 2020 in Shanghai, China. An Associated Press investigation has found millions of medical masks, gloves, gowns and other supplies being used in hospitals across the country are counterfeits, putting lives at risk. (FRONTLINE/PBS/GRC via AP)

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