As of April 29, the Cook County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has received 1,017 handsewn cloth face coverings for the COVID-19 preparatory effort, officials announced today.
Additional donations include 143 N95 masks, 540 procedure/surgical masks, 92 face shields, 32 headbands, 23 thermometers, 12 boxes of gloves and one Tyvek suit. To date, a total of $4,650 in monetary donations has been made by community members to the North Shore Health Care Foundation for the COVID-19 Medical Response Fund. The Foundation will match up to $20,000 in donations from the community.
“The outpouring of support has been incredible,” said Chief Logistics Officer Lori Ericson. “Donors include not only full-time residents but also many who think of Cook County as their second home. We are both humbled and grateful.”
The number of supplies needed continues to expand, Ericson stated, as items such as cloth face coverings, face shields and N95 masks are being used by local healthcare and community workers.
The current COVID-19 donations needs list comprises: • 800 cloth face coverings • 85 face shields • 30 direct vent safety goggles • N95 masks • Tyvek suits and gowns coated with polypropylene
The approved pattern for hand-sewn cloth face coverings is available on the COVID-19 hub site at www.cookcountycovid19.org. Individuals can arrange to drop off items by contacting the donations manager at tel: 218-387-3668 or email to: %20covid19donations@co.cook.mn.us.
Cash donations can be made through the North Shore Health Care Foundation at www.northshorehealthcarefoundation.org or by mail to North Shore Health Foundation, COVID-19 Response Fund, PO Box 454 Grand Marais, MN 55604.
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