2019 Coronavirus (COVID-19) | 3M Protective Information
Summary
Exhibit 2, Document 1-2 in Case 1:20-cv-02949-JLR-JW, filed April 10, 2020, a printout dated April 9, 2020 of a 3M webpage headed Helping the world respond to COVID-19. The page states that 3M doubled its global output rate to nearly 100 million N95 respirators per month and expects about 50 million per month in the U.S. by June 2020. It states that 3M has not increased the prices it charges for 3M respirators in this crisis. The page also describes a 3M hotline for the U.S. and Canada on identifying authentic 3M products and sections on personal protective equipment, commercial cleaning solutions and supporting health care providers.
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- 2020-04-10
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“2019 Coronavirus (COVID-19) | 3M Protective Information.”
Original at ecf.nysd.uscourts.gov, dated 2020-04-10. Archived at Pandemic Darlings, https://pandemicdarlings.com/source-documents/2020-04-10-2019-coronavirus-covid-19-3m-protective-information/
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Case 1:20-cv-02949-JLR-JW Document1-2 Filed 04/10/20 Page 1 of 10 EXHIBIT 2 4/9/2020 Case 1:20-cv-02949-JLR- De coldacumentid-42) | svFAteebOdniOnAfbn Page 2 of 10 Science. Applied to Life.” PRODUCTS FOR v PRODUCTS FOR > ABOUT US > BUSINESS CONSUMERS 3M United States > Coronavirus Helping the world respond to COVID-19 3M is committed to doing everything we can to fight COVID-19 and support healthcare workers globally The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect all of us, and 3M is working around-the-clock to help provide critical tools for the fight. Our current focus: supporting healthcare and front-line workers around the world by manufacturing products they need to help protect their lives as they treat others. https:/Awww.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/coronavirus/ 1/9 4/9/2020 Case 1:20-cv-02949-JLR-20vo coldraanisenwtid.42) | sv-AteebiOd ikGtia bn I (2) Sy sy. q D 22 (te Ca Increasing Partnering Getting Combatting output of N95 withothersto product to price- respirators supply more those who gouging, Doubled our global Working with need it most fraud and output rate to governments to counterfeitin nearly 100 million investigate In the est f g respirators per alternate seven days © Working with law month; expect to produce about 50 million respirators per month in the U.S. by June 2020. Anticipate doubling our global capacity to almost 2 billion respirators in the next 12 months. We have not increased the prices we charge for 3M respirators in this crisis. manufacturing scenarios and exploring coalitions with other companies to increase capacity further. Partnering with Ford Motor Company to increase production of 3M Powered Air Purifying Respirators. Secured authorization from the Chinese government to import about 10 million masks to the US from our manufacturing facility in China. March 2020, we sent 10 million N95 respirators to healthcare facilities across the U.S. In the US, 90% of our N95 respirators designated for healthcare workers; remainder for critical industries including: food, energy and pharmaceutical. Maximizing production of other important products, including hand sanitizers and disinfectants. enforcement, retail partners and others to identify unethical, illegal counterfeiters and price-gougers related to 3M’s respirators, remove them from e-commerce partner sites, and refer them to the appropriate law enforcement authorities. Inviting those with concerns of potentially fraudulent activity, price gouging, or counterfeit 3M products to report their concerns at 3M’s website so we can take action. WARNING: Fraud and Counterfeit Activity https:/Awww.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/coronavirus/ Page 3 of 10 2/9 4/9/2020 Case 1:20-cv-02949-JLR-20We colbhacuementic.12) | sv Altech kGnafbn Page 4 of 10 We have created a new 3M hotline for the U.S. and Canada that end-users and purchasers of 3M products can call for information on how to identify authentic 3M products and to ensure products are from 3M authorized distributors. 1 (800) 426-8688 a Call the fraud hotline. Report a concern STATEMENT: Fraudulent Activity, Price Gouging, and Counterfeit Products (PDF, 1.6 MB) 3M recommends purchasing our products from a 3M authorized distributor or dealer only. This offers the greatest assurance that you will receive authentic 3M product. If you need help identifying 3M authorized distributors and dealers in your area, please contact 3M Help Center or 1 (888) 364-3577 in the United States. In Canada, please contact 3M Canada Customer Service at 1 (800) 364-3577. Learn about critical 3M products and access helpful resources https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/coronavirus/ 3/9 4/9/2020 Case 1:20-cv-02949-JLR-Dwe colbagusmenntit.42) | svFAleebOdnkOnAfbn Page 5 of 10 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Proper selection and use are key to utilizing respirators to help reduce exposure to airborne contaminants. Find Technical Bulletins, How to Videos, Fit Testing Resources and more information to help you protect your employees and yourself. Learn more about personal protective equipment Commercial Cleaning Solutions Get information and application tips on 3M cleaning and disinfectant products for use by facility managers, building service contractors and all who clean public spaces. Learn more about commercial cleaning solutions Supporting Health Care Providers Every day, health care workers on the front lines put themselves at risk to ensure others are cared for. 3M Medical offers resources and information to help protect providers and patients, especially during this challenging time. Learn more about health care provider resources Stay up to date with 3M's response to COVID-19 https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/coronavirus/ 4/9 4/9/2020 POVS ConohaGusNCONIO-413) | 3M-Areébtwétnfesmation . te Mey — ee sernaxscenosnee® hag ttn, i, ny hy on " saresrasscemees tat, “Ht BOOT Ties April 01, 2020 Putting healthcare workers first during the coronavirus outbreak https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/coronavirus/ 5/9 4/9/2020 POVS ConohaGusNCONIO-413) | 3M-Areébtwétnfesmation March 31, 2020 https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/coronavirus/ 6/9 4/9/2020 Case 1:20-cv-02949-JLR- De coldacumentid.42) | svFAleebOdHiOnAfbn Page 8 of 10 https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/coronavirus/ 7/9 4/9/2020 Case 1:20-cv-02949-JLR-DwWe coldacumentid42) | svFAteehOdhiOnAfbn Page 9 of 10 Stay up-to-date on the science of COVID-19 If you have questions about the virus and how to best protect yourself, please consult the sources below for the most current guidelines and recommended precautions. https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/coronavirus/ 8/9 4/9/2020 Case 1:20-cv-02949-JLR-J2v19 cddeaiimn@oVvb-2) | sit Pedive/braaion Page 10 of 10 TaN Gs) a World Health CONTROL AND PREVENTION Organization SS Center for Disease Control and World Health Organization Prevention Cc . e oronavirus e 2020 Situation Summary e Infection prevention and control during health care when novel coronavirus (nCoV) infection is ¢ Interim Infection Prevention and suspected Control Recommendations for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Healthcare Settings e What You Need to Know Contact Media Relations Contact Us Media inquiries regarding 3M's response to the coronavirus situation should be referred to 3M Media Relations. https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/coronavirus/ 9/9
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