Overpriced and Under-Delivering… A Cautionary Tale

NBC News, in an investigatory piece titled “Trump administration paying huge premium for mask-cleaning machines. Which don’t do the job.” shines light on how one solution from Battelle, is grossly over-charging for mask decontamination, which may not even work. Nurses from California to Virginia are concerned about their own safety when using Battelle’s recycled masks. They should be – since there is no published science to support how Battelle’s system works under real-world conditions. We’ve highlighted California nurses concerns here.