Australia's Mask Factory Ramps Up Production

0:00This is Adelaide News Today. Every story, every city, every day. Australia's only medical mass factory is wrapping up production during the coronavirus crisis. Normally making 2 million masks, the plant now aims for up to 50 million to ease shortages for doctors and nurses on the front lines. Medical masks have been hard to find as the pandemic spreads. This factory, the country's sole producer stepped up quickly to meet the surging demand from hospitals and clinics nationwide. Frontline health workers have praised the move, saying it will make a real difference in protecting staff and patients. Officials note the extra supply comes at a critical time when global chains are strained. The factory plans they hit peak output soon, with round-the-clock shifts in place. Workers there are working overtime to deliver the masks across Australia. This boost highlights how local manufacturing can step in during emergencies, offering hope amid the shortages. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. You know what is better than earbuds in bed? No earbuds at all.