Fast Track Design and Manufacture of a Mass Market Personal Protection Device to Lower the Risk of Contracting COVID-19.

除了对人们的健康和国民健康体系的严重影响外，新冠肺炎还对商业和经济产生了重大影响。普华永道估计，第一年对英国GDP的影响可能在-4%到-8%之间。此外，他们表示，交通、酒店和餐饮服务等受影响最严重的行业的年产出可能会下降15%到40%左右。[][0][1]恢复正常业务和生活的压力对全球政府来说是一个越来越大的挑战，但公共卫生顾问强调，在疫苗普及之前，需要继续限制日常生活。目前封锁的所谓撤离战略可能包括逐步取消对某些群体的限制，例如按年龄，并可能取消对某些被认为人数达到峰值的地区的限制。逐步取消限制需要一系列工具。在Innovate UK的支持下，该项目将涉及大众市场创新个人防护设备的快速设计和制造，以降低感染新冠肺炎和未来病毒的风险。该项目是政府呼吁制造商考虑多元化生产，以满足英国对个人防护装备的迫切需求的结果。奥尼尔是一家多项运动制造商，专门为全球球队设计和制造定制的比赛和训练套件。作为一家拥有产品开发内部技能以及广泛的服装和产品制造设备的垂直整合制造商，奥尼尔是实现这一项目的理想人选。我们为这个项目使用的核心原材料建立了强大的供应链。[][1]\[1\][https://www.pwc.co.uk/services/economics-policy/insights/uk-economic-update-covid-19.html][2][0]：https://oneillssportswear-my.sharepoint.com/personal/oward_oneills_com/Documents/INNOVATE%20UK/CURRENT%20SNOOD%20APP/ONeillsSnood%20Project%20Summary.docx#_ftn1[1]：https://oneillssportswear-my.sharepoint.com/personal/oward_oneills_com/Documents/INNOVATE%20UK/CURRENT%20SNOOD%20APP/ONeillsSnood%20Project%20Summary.docx#_ftnref1[2]：https://www.pwc.co.uk/services/economics-policy/insights/uk-economic-update-covid-19.html

As well as the serious implications for people's health and the NHS, COVID-19 is having a significant impact on business and the economy. PWC estimates the year one impact on UK GDP could range between -4% and -8%. Further, they suggest the worst-hit sectors such as transport, hotels and food service, could see their annual output down by anything from around 15% to around 40%.[][0]\[1\]The pressure to resume business and life as normal is a growing challenge for governments globally but public health advisors are highlighting that restrictions on daily life need to continue until a vaccine is widely available. The so-called Exit Strategy from the current lockdown is likely to comprise a gradual lifting of restrictions for certain groups e.g. by age and possibly for certain areas where numbers are deemed to have peaked. A range of tools will be required to support the gradual lifting of restrictions.With the support of Innovate UK, this project will involve the fast track design and manufacture of a mass-market innovative personal protection device to lower the risk of contracting COVID-19 and future viruses.This project has resulted from the government call for manufacturers to consider diversifying production to meet the urgent need for personal protective equipment in the UK.O'Neills is a multi-sports manufacturer specialising in the design and manufacture of bespoke playing and training kit to teams globally. O'Neills is ideally placed to deliver this project as a vertically integrated manufacturer with in-house skills in product development, and a wide range of apparel and product manufacturing equipment. We have a strong supply chain in place for the core raw materials to be used in this project. [][1]\[1\] [https://www.pwc.co.uk/services/economics-policy/insights/uk-economic-update-covid-19.html][2][0]: https://oneillssportswear-my.sharepoint.com/personal/oward_oneills_com/Documents/INNOVATE%20UK/CURRENT%20SNOOD%20APP/ONeillsSnood%20Project%20Summary.docx#_ftn1[1]: https://oneillssportswear-my.sharepoint.com/personal/oward_oneills_com/Documents/INNOVATE%20UK/CURRENT%20SNOOD%20APP/ONeillsSnood%20Project%20Summary.docx#_ftnref1[2]: https://www.pwc.co.uk/services/economics-policy/insights/uk-economic-update-covid-19.html