In a whole-of-government effort, the Department of Homeland
Security and the Department of Veterans Affairs have worked very closely
together throughout the coronavirus pandemic to bring critical medical supplies
to our nation’s heroes. While the supply and demand for personal protective
equipment during this crisis is greater than ever before, the federal
government has worked with governmental and private sector partners to secure
what the VA needs.
In support of our nation’s veterans, the Federal Emergency
Management Agency has coordinated shipments of more than 4.3 million various
types of respirator masks, 1 million facial/surgical masks, 1.5 million gloves,
and 14,000 face shields to VA facilities across the country. An additional 1
million facial/surgical masks are shipping this week.
Additionally, working in close partnership with FEMA, the VA
has made 1,500 acute and intensive care hospital beds across the nation
available to non-veteran patients, if necessary. VA is helping 38 states,
providing support to state Veterans’ homes and private nursing homes.
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