Doctor, engineer create 3D face shields to overcome shortage of PPEs

CORONAVIRUS | A contract medical officer from Penang General Hospital's neurosurgical department has collaborated with an engineer friend to initiate the idea of 3D printed face shields to protect frontliners battling the Covid-19 virus.

Dr Seet Jia Sheng (photo), who is currently working as a frontliner under Penang GH Covid-19 screening team, said PPEs (personal protective equipment) are running out in most of the hospitals.