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Coronavirus: Doctors warn UK hospitals running out of protective equipment for staff NewsColony UK hospitals are beginning to run out of vital equipment needed to protect nurses and doctors from catching coronavirus from infected patients, medics have warned. NHS staff have said they are unable to get hold of some face masks and other specialist personal protective equipment (PPE) which is needed to prevent them falling ill. Some hospitals are weeks away from running out of equipment, multiple sources have said. In response to the concerns on Sunday, the Department of Health and Social Care said it would now release the UK’s stockpile of equipment set aside for when the country faces a pandemic disease. Coronavirus has not yet been classified as a pandemic. Download the new Independent Premium app Sharing the full story, not just the headlines Download now Doctors have been told to limit their use of face masks during procedures and surgeries to try and maintain supplies ...