https://apnews.com/57359c6d518ba808e50e317282d760e2 > Facing shortages of protective equipment, two New England hospital systems tried the latest twist in internet matchmaking: online swap meets. > As the coronavirus pandemic stretches on, online platforms have popped up to match hospitals that need masks, gowns, ventilators and even doctors with those that have extras. And other projects have been started to link hospitals with nontraditional sources of equipment.