The University of Guelph says it is donating 10,000 N95 masks and other much-needed personal protective equipment to help in the fight against the novel coronavirus.
In a statement, the university said the masks were delivered to Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health in what was expected to be the first of several expected shipments donated to health-care workers.
“This is a time when we need to step up and do what we can do to help,” vice-president Don O’Leary said.
Plans are underway to provide disinfectant wipes, nitrile gloves, hand sanitizer, surgical masks, isolation gowns and other items.
The Ontario Veterinary College on the U of G campus will also be donating ventilator equipment.
The university said it is working with public health to co-ordinate the best way to donate supplies.
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“We are happy we are able to support our frontline workers and will continue to look for more ways the university can contribute to the fight against COVID-19,” O’Leary said.
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