Coronavirus: Clark County EMA seeking protective equipment donations

Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton, with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, said on Sunday Ohio is facing a shortage of N95 and surgical masks needed to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Laura Bischoff/Staff

Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton, with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, said on Sunday Ohio is facing a shortage of N95 and surgical masks needed to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Laura Bischoff/Staff
By Riley Newton
March 18, 2020
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The Clark County Emergency Management Agency is seeking donations for personal protective equipment, a statement from the county said.

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The EMA is seeking equipment including latex gloves, surgical masks, N-95 respirators and gowns, the statement said.

The materials would be targeted for use by public safety and local hospital workers.

For more information, or to make a donation, residents can email slittler@clarkcountyohio.gov.

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