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SOUTHCOM HAP donation of personal protective equipment to the La Vega Fire Department and Civil Defense to supporting the fight against the pandemic. The donation consisted of 2,750 surgical masks, 963 reinforced masks, 435 clear safety glasses, 10,000 shoe covers, 300 body suits with boots and hood, 400 bottles of hand sanitizer, and 3,000 nitrile gloves. (U.S. Embassy Dominican Republic photo)

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