Burberry has announced that they would be using their resources to produce surgical masks, non-surgical masks and gowns for medical staff and patients across UK. The fashion house will donate to charities like FareShare and TheFelixProject that help tackle food poverty in the country. Additionally, they will be funding research into a single-dose vaccine developed by the University of Oxford.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1/3 Burberry contributes to the fight against COVID-19. We are using our global supply chain network to fast-track the delivery of 100,000 surgical masks to the UK National Health Service, for use by medical staff. We are also repurposing our trench coat factory in Castleford, Yorkshire, to make non-surgical gowns and masks for patients in UK hospitals. Though we are apart, we stand together. Stay safe, #StayHome.

 

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Marco Gobbetti, CEO, Burberry said in a statement: “In challenging times, we must pull together. The whole team at Burberry is very proud to be able to support those who are working tirelessly to combat COVID-19, whether by treating patients, working to find a vaccine solution or helping provide food supplies to those in need at this time. COVID-19 has fundamentally changed our everyday lives, but we hope that the support we provide will go some way towards saving more lives, bringing the virus under control and helping our world recover from this devastating pandemic. Together, we will get through this.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2/3 Burberry contributes to the fight against COVID-19. We are funding research into a single-dose vaccine developed by the University of Oxford. The University has one of the world’s best track records in emergency vaccine development, and its COVID-19 vaccine is on course to begin human trials next month. Though we are apart, we stand together. Stay safe, #StayHome.

 

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3/3 Burberry contributes to the fight against COVID-19. We are donating to charities that are dedicated to tackling food poverty across the UK, including FareShare and The Felix Project. With increasing pressures on food supplies for those in need, these organisations are expanding their efforts to help those struggling as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Though we are apart, we stand together. Stay safe, #StayHome.

 

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The luxury brand is going to deliver 100,000 surgical masks to the UK National Health Service for medical staff. Other than that, they will be using their trench coat factory to Castleford, Yorkshire, to make non-surgical gowns and masks for patients under the supervision.