<p>Apple has said it will soon be producing one million face shields a week for medical workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-news-live-updatestotal-number-of-cases-in-india-exceeds-4000-death-toll-crosses-125-817763.html">Follow latest updates on the COVID-19 pandemic here</a></strong></p>.<p>The tech giant had already sourced 20 million surgical masks from around the world to help address a global shortage, chief executive Tim Cook said in a video posted to Twitter on Sunday.</p>.<p>But the company had also designed its own transparent protective face shield and begun mass production at its factories in the US and China, he added.</p>.<p>"We plan to ship over one million by the end of this week," said Cook.</p>.<p>Initial distribution would be focused on the US but the company hoped to "quickly expand distribution" to other countries, he said.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-india-update-state-wise-total-number-of-confirmed-cases-deaths-on-april-6-821874.html">Coronavirus India update: State-wise total number of confirmed cases, deaths</a></strong></p>.<p>Apple joins several global firms that have modified their production lines to meet demand for protective gear, including Italian luxury brand Prada.</p>.<p>US President Donald Trump last month issued a federal order forcing auto giant General Motors to manufacture ventilators after a shortage of the hospital equipment, which is crucial for treating critical COVID-19 cases.</p>
<p>Apple has said it will soon be producing one million face shields a week for medical workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-news-live-updatestotal-number-of-cases-in-india-exceeds-4000-death-toll-crosses-125-817763.html">Follow latest updates on the COVID-19 pandemic here</a></strong></p>.<p>The tech giant had already sourced 20 million surgical masks from around the world to help address a global shortage, chief executive Tim Cook said in a video posted to Twitter on Sunday.</p>.<p>But the company had also designed its own transparent protective face shield and begun mass production at its factories in the US and China, he added.</p>.<p>"We plan to ship over one million by the end of this week," said Cook.</p>.<p>Initial distribution would be focused on the US but the company hoped to "quickly expand distribution" to other countries, he said.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-india-update-state-wise-total-number-of-confirmed-cases-deaths-on-april-6-821874.html">Coronavirus India update: State-wise total number of confirmed cases, deaths</a></strong></p>.<p>Apple joins several global firms that have modified their production lines to meet demand for protective gear, including Italian luxury brand Prada.</p>.<p>US President Donald Trump last month issued a federal order forcing auto giant General Motors to manufacture ventilators after a shortage of the hospital equipment, which is crucial for treating critical COVID-19 cases.</p>