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Use Thin-Film Plastic Bags During Coronavirus Emergency, New Hampshire Governor Says

Matthew McDonald

For safety purposes, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu says it's not a good idea to use reusable grocery bags during the coronavirus pandemic.

Over the weekend, the governor ordered New Hampshire businesses to use paper bags or thin-film plastic bags in hopes of stopping the transmission of coronavirus, the Associated Press reports.

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Honeywell Ramping Up Mask Production In Rhode Island

Matthew McDonald

One factory in Rhode Island is set to create many face masks amid the country's shortage, and create jobs in the process. 

The Associated Press reports that Honeywell says it plans to hire 500 additional workers for its Smithfield, Rhode Island plant. They will be used to create millions of N95 disposable masks. These masks will then be delivered to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services so that they can be used by emergency workers during this coronavirus pandemic, the company says.

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