A local congressman wants Orange County manufacturers to start producing medical equipment.
Rep. Lou Correa, a Democrat from Santa Ana, says his 46th congressional district — which includes much of Santa Ana and Anaheim — is home to about 3,000 manufacturing companies in all types of industries. Many, he believes, can make masks, gowns and medical devices currently in short supply during the mounting coronavirus pandemic.
Such equipment could keep health care workers from getting sick.That, in turn, could prevent the nation’s health care system from crashing as more people need care.
“Healthcare workers are desperately in need of protective equipment to keep themselves and their patients safe,” Correa said in a prepared statement from his office.
The $2.2 trillion relief package passed Friday includes $29 billion to boost medical supplies, though it’s unclear how that money might go to companies changing their operations during the crisis.
Correa’s office said companies interested in making equipment, and anybody looking to donate the same, can call (714) 559-6190 for information.
