O’Neills sportswear factory reopens to manufacture scrubs for Health and Social Care Trusts

A spokesperson for the campany said: “With immediate effect, O’Neills will be manufacturing scrubs for the Health and Social Care Trusts.

“The health and safety of our workers is paramount and we are observing government hygiene and distancing guidelines.

“We are delighted to play our part in supporting the work of frontline healthcare staff at this time.”

At present there is a shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for medical staff and the government is keen for manufacturers, where possible, to transition to making protective equipment such as masks and scrubs.

Last week, the sportswear manufacturer announced that it would ‘suspend operations’ until May at the earliest due to the impact of the coronavirus on business.