Table 2. Comparison of weekly consumption of PPE in 8 General Outpatient Clinics before and after the implementation of the new system on 25 February 2020
PeriodPPE used
N95respiratorsIsolation gownFace shield
3–8 Feb 2020154617361377
9–14 Mar 2020184815256
Percentage drop in usage88.1%53.1%81.4%
  • PPE = personal protective equipment.