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Impact on Personal Protective Equipment Industry due to Corona Virus

  Personal protective equipment or PPE   is a commonly used term during any infectious disease or pandemic. Personal protective equipment is a medical apparatus. It includes protective items such as gloves, facemasks, protective clothing, goggles, helmets, respirators or other equipment designed to secure the wearer from any kind of infection. PPE is used mainly in the healthcare industry, especially in clinics, labs, and hospitals. This equipment kit functions as a barrier between the infectious material and the user’s skin, mouth, nose, or eyes preventing the transmission of contaminants. The spread of infection can be reduced by using the PPE kit in a correct way with other practices such as frequent hand-washing, using alcohol-based sanitizers, and covering sneezes or coughs. With the coronavirus outbreak, great emphasis has been put on the workplace safety in the healthcare industry across developed as well as developing countries. Rising demand of PPE kit across the military and