Australia investigates counterfeit N95s in hospitals

The Australian government has ordered an investigation into the sale of counterfeit face masks in the country, following warnings from health experts and local media reports over the prevalence of fake equipment.

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Australia investigates counterfeit N95s in hospitals

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