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The B.C. government has a new online resource that will match health workers with much-needed medical supplies.

The COVID-19 Supply Hub, launched in partnership with Digital Technology Supercluster and the Business Council of B.C., is a web-based tool that co-ordinates, sources and expedites medical supplies and personal protective equipment for provincial health authorities to support front-line health workers fighting the pandemic.

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Suppliers of priority products — such as disinfectant wipes, face masks, shields, hand sanitizer and isolation gowns — can donate or supply the items through the online portal.

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The hub will be managed by B.C’s new provincial supply-chain unit, which was set up to co-ordinate the distribution of goods across the province, in partnership with the Provincial Health Services Authority.

“Launching the COVID-19 Supply Hub is an important step in maintaining our supply chain and making sure essential goods and services are getting where they need to go, and fast,” said B.C. Solicitor General Mike Farnworth.

The project’s initial focus is on sourcing supplies for the health-care system and front-line workers, but the government is also accepting offers for other essentials, like cleaning supplies.

Companies looking to offer support or supplies through the hub can access it at gov.bc.ca/supplyhub.

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