Rhode Island factory to ramp up face mask production

A Rhode Island factory is ramping up production of specialized face masks in response to federal fight against new coronavirus. Honeywell anunced Sunday it plans to hire 500 people at its Smithfield plant to produce millions of N95 disposable respirators to help support need for critical safety equipment.

face masks will be delivered to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and are a critical piece of personal protective equipment for health care, safety and emergency response workers.

“We are hored to support U.S. government’s efforts to protect Americans with personal protective equipment me right here in United States,” said Darius amczyk, rth Carolina-based Honeywell’s chairman and chief executive officer.

Smithfield factory produces eye protection products, including safety glasses, safety goggles and protective face shields.

Rhode Island h 83 cases of COVID-19, disease caused by coronavirus, as of Sunday.

For most people, coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older ults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia, or death. vast majority of people recover.

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