Regional Purchasing Consortium Forms to Buy PPE and other Medical Equipment

WBGO | By Doug Doyle

Published May 4, 2020 at 6:12 AM EDT

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced a partnership with neighboring states including New Jersey to procure PPE and other medical equipment amid the coronavirus outbreak.

The Governor says the regional purchasing consortium will increase their market power and help prevent price gouging.

Click above to hear a part of the Governor's announcement on Sunday.

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