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NHS的严重影响外，COVID-19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，他们认为，受影响最严重的行业，如运输，酒店和食品服务，可能会看到他们的年产量下降约15%至40%左右。[][0]恢复正常商业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，在疫苗广泛使用之前，需要继续限制日常生活。目前封锁的所谓“退出战略”可能包括逐步取消对某些群体的限制，例如年龄限制，以及可能取消对某些地区的限制，因为这些地区的人数被认为已经达到顶峰。将需要一系列工具来支持逐步取消限制。在英国创新的支持下，该项目将涉及快速设计和制造大众市场创新的个人防护设备，以降低感染COVID的风险，19和未来的病毒。这个项目是由于政府呼吁制造商考虑多样化生产，以满足对个人防护设备的迫切需要O 'Neills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。O 'Neills是一家垂直整合的制造商，拥有产品开发方面的内部技能以及各种服装和产品制造设备，非常适合交付该项目。我们有一个强大的供应链，用于该项目中使用的核心原材料。[][1]\[1\] [https：//www.cncc.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%20SNOVENT@%20APP/ONeillsSnood%20Project%20Summary.docx#_ftn1[1]：https：//oneillssportswear-my.sharepoint.com/personal/oward_oneills_com/Documents/INNOVATE%20UK/CURRENT%20SNOOD%2 0APP/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