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The iShield: Apple to design and make medical gearBy Justin HarperBusiness reporter 6 April 2020 Related TopicsCoronavirus pandemic Image copyrightGetty ImagesBest-known for phones and computers, Apple has now turned its hand to making face shields for medical workers.Apple chief executive Tim Cook tweeted on Sunday that it has designed and is now making the protective gear.The tech giant plans to make more than one million shields a week, which will be shipped first to US medical workers and then distributed globally.It has also sourced 20 million face masks which it is donating worldwide to help prevent the spread of the virus.Companies, from electronics firms to carmakers, have been shifting production to help make vital medical equipment and supplies for hospitals around the world. Self-isolating design student makes PPE masks3D-printer owners rally to create NHS face masksCouncils appeal for protective gear for carers"This is a truly global effort, and we're working continuo…