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New York, along with six neighboring states, is forming a coalition to purchase medical supplies like masks and ventilators, aiming to strengthen purchasing power and avoid competition. However, many imported masks have failed to meet safety standards, posing risks to frontline workers. Tests show that some masks filter out significantly fewer particles than advertised. The report concludes with thanks to Kaiser Health News.

Which states are collaborating with New York to form a regional supply chain for medical supplies?

• California, Texas, Florida

• Massachusetts, Delaware, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

• Ohio, Michigan, Illinois

• Virginia, Maryland, Georgia

What is the primary goal of the regional coalition formed by New York and its neighboring states?

• To focus on local production of medical supplies

• To limit the import of medical supplies

• To enhance purchasing power and reduce competition for supplies

• To increase competition among states

What issue has been identified with a large number of imported N95 masks?

• They are not available in sufficient quantities

• They have not met certification standards

• They are only available in certain states

• They are too expensive

What percentage of particles did one unauthorized FDA logo mask filter out?

• 95%

• 50%

• 75%

• 35%

What was the performance of the KN95 mask compared to the N95 standard?

• It performed better than the N95 standard

• It performed equally to the N95 standard

• It tested below 15%, despite being advertised as filtering out 95%

• It was not tested