FRESH complaints have been raised over personal protective equipment at Inverclyde Royal for staff treating patients with coronavirus.

A whistleblower claims that frontline nursing staff looking after people on ventilators are risking their lives due having inadequate equipment.

The source claimed that some nurses are working without visors and have been forced to use masks which are cutting into their faces.

The insider also said staff are wearing rubber goggles that have been used numerous times and washed by hand - not sterilised.

Our source said: "The staff are very frightened.

"Some are crying going into their work.

"Two medics have died from this illness in the UK.

"The health board have denied it all but staff are dealing with this.

"It's the nursing staff who are left with the patients.

"It's just not right.

"They're all taking a risk."

The employee added that rules on social distancing cannot be fully adhered to because staff are sent to take breaks in small rooms with no windows.

The insider added: "Staff should be protected."

A spokesperson for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said: "We want to thank all staff for continuing to care for patients and keeping them safe in response to COVID-19.

"Inverclyde Royal Hospital has adequate supplies of visors.

"We follow the national guidance on COVID-19, including the latest guidance issued by Health Protection Scotland in relation to what PPE is necessary for all of our staff.

"As per guidance, staff receive appropriate PPE for performing their duties.

"We are receiving supplies daily at all our sites and have staff on each site ensuring supplies are going to the areas that require them.

"We are also working closely with Scottish Government to ensure we are accessing appropriate stocks."