Covid-19: 3D printing company to make face shields for nursing home staff

The company received thousands of euros in donations.

A large number of nursing homes across the country cannot access the personal protective equipment they need during the health crisis. File picture.

A 3D printing company has secured thousands of euro in donations in order to make face shields for staff in nursing homes.

Jacqui O'Connor from Med Scan 3 D, who usually make models of body parts, have six 3D printers on the go.