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Hospitals Ask for PPE Donations as Pandemic Worsens

WFB Editors
Mar 25, 2020
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3 25 Hospital PpeHospitals around the country continue to be in urgent need of PPE due to the shortage caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Numerous medical facilities are requesting donations of N95 masks, safety glasses, nitrile gloves and more items that are commonly used by some wood floor contractors.

People with the items are being asked to donate them to their local hospitals and medical facilities.

Visit your local hospital’s website for information about what items are being requested at that facility and how to donate.

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