Apple has plans to manufacture and ship more than one million face shields each week to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

The smartphone giant is pulling together its resources to develop the face shields specifically for medical workers, Apple CEO Tim Cook said in a tweet on Sunday. The company already sourced over 20 million masks through its global supply chain and delivered the first shipment to a hospital last week.

"In both these efforts, our focus is on unique ways Apple can help," Cook said. The companywide effort involves Apple's product designers, engineers, operations and packaging teams along with suppliers.

Apple is sourcing materials in the U.S. and China, Cook said. And the company is working with governments around the world to distribute the supply to where it’s needed most.

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The masks pack flat and ship 100 to a box. They can be assembled in less than two minutes and are fully adjustable, Cook said.

Apple has been active in the fight against the coronavirus for weeks. After shutting many of its stores across the globe, the company has issued guidance on how to disinfect your phone, blocked COVID-19 inspired games from the App Store and offered free consultation for teachers transitioning to online instruction.

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