As the COVID-19 pandemic began to unfold here and across the world, Oklahoma officials stocked up on nearly $87 million in personal protective equipment at prices that ranged wildly.
In all, Oklahoma spent $86,737,063 on PPE during the first 2½ months of the pandemic, according to a Tulsa World analysis of data gathered by the Associated Press.
The state purchased N95 respirators, gowns, gloves, face shields and even breathing ventilators, among other items, to fight COVID-19.
Face shields, designed primarily to protect oneâs eyes, have been a popular item among some during the pandemic, although the Centers for Disease Control doesnât recommend their use as a substitute for a face mask.
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