US accused of 'modern piracy' after diversion of masks meant for Europe

German politician adds to chorus of complaints about American tactics to source protective gearCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe US has been accused of “modern piracy” after reportedly diverting a shipment of masks intended for the German police, and outbidding other countries in the increasingly fraught global market for coronavirus protective equipment.About 200,000 N95 masks were diverted to the US as they were being transferred between planes in Thailand, according to the Berlin authorities who said they had ordered the masks for the police force.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - April 3, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Kim Willsher in Charny Julian Borger in Washington and Oliver Holmes in Jerusalem Tags: Coronavirus outbreak France US news China Asia Pacific Europe Infectious diseases Medical research Science World news Source Type: news