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造成严重影响外，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％之间% 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

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