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The industry hit hardest was healthcare.
“We saw early-on offers to sell PPE to hospitals and healthcare systems at exorbitant prices. I mean millions of dollars,” Tong said.
Tong said existing statutes hindered the state s ability to crack down on those who were trying to take advantage of the shortages of PPE and essential items. We are talking about massive price increases on essential and life-saving items like masks, sanitizer and even toilet paper. It became clear early on that the existing price-gouging statute was severely limited and did not adequately protect families and businesses, Tong said in part.
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center said it had to lock in a two-year contract for gowns at $410 per week and Hartford HealthCare said it spent seven times the normal amount on PPE in 2020 compared to 2019.