Goggles used in college science lessons have been donated to top up a council's stock of personal protective equipment, it’s been revealed.
Health chiefs in Oldham say colleges and businesses have made 'generous donations' of supplies that are crucial in protecting frontline health and care workers from coronavirus.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) comprises of items such as masks, gloves and goggles which can stop the Covid-19 virus spreading between people via moisture droplets.
Scores of nurses, doctors and carers have complained in recent weeks that they have not been equipped with the correct protective clothing when treating or providing care to coronavirus patients.