Should you use alcoholic hand sanitizers?

 It depends. The hands are excellent extensions of the body, serving for many things; however, these can also put germs...
 It depends. The hands are excellent extensions of the body, serving for many things; however, these can also put germs in contact with the eyes, nose, mouth, and many other body parts. This is why washing them with soap and water multiple times a day is recommended for disease control, considered to be the best way to clean them. Yet, a great alternative comes in the form of hand sanitizers. Also known as hand antiseptic or hand rub, hand sanitizer...
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China Nationalizes PPE Manufacturers

China has nationalized its PPE manufacturers. Specifically, the factories which produce respirators and masks, face shields, etc. are no longer...
China has nationalized its PPE manufacturers. Specifically, the factories which produce respirators and masks, face shields, etc. are no longer allowed to export PPE to the United States under the order of the Communist Party of China. This comes at a time when ordering of these materials are hitting all time records. As a consequence to this unprecedented move by the Chinese government, suppliers, including ourselves, can no longer purchase certain personal protective equipment for our customers. Thus after the...
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COVID-19 Response

Due to the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, or COVID-19, and the unprecedented level of medical needs, we have nearly ran out...
Due to the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, or COVID-19, and the unprecedented level of medical needs, we have nearly ran out of stock of all relevant medical supplies related to the pandemic. While we are continuing to refill the inventory, our supply chain has been strained in ways we could not have imagined. Some of our suppliers have unfortunately increased their pricing by 25 or even 100x what they were just a few months ago. As a result, we have been forced...
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We've created a new blog

In order to keep all of our customers up to date about the emerging coronavirus situation, we have created a...
In order to keep all of our customers up to date about the emerging coronavirus situation, we have created a new blog for related information. We will add more information as the pandemic unfolds with regards to our supply chain, potential price fluctuations and any changes in delivery times. As the situation unfolds, please don't hesitate to contact us at support@southernmedicalsupply.com and we will try to address any questions you may have. We have already noticed an increased delay for...
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