Ukrainian designer equips doctors for battling coronavirus


A view shows medical protective coveralls in the show room of Ukrainian fashion designer Ivan Frolov in Kiev, Ukraine April 1, 2020. Designer Frolov postponed his work on a new collection and dedicated all of his resources to sewing protective coveralls for doctors, who keep providing medical services to patients affected by coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Picture taken April 1, 2020. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich

KIEV (Reuters) - Ukrainian fashion designer Ivan Frolov has postponed work on his new collection and is making coveralls for doctors to meet a shortage of protective clothing during the coronavirus epidemic.

Frolov, whose outfits are worn by Gwen Stefani and Mila Jovovich, said he could not stand aside when the number of coronavirus cases in Ukraine is growing every day.

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