The nonprofit is still distributing PPE from an approximate inventory of more than 50,000 items that includes gloves, masks, gowns, face shields, hand sanitizers and alcohol, among others.
“Retaining the existing population and attracting people to return is crucial to strengthening the economy and the manufacturing industry, which accounts for about 46% of the country’s income. This effort requires a multisectoral approach that encompasses both social and economic factors.”
— Ramón Vega-Alejandro, executive director, Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension (PRiMEX)