Face shields. Nitrile gloves. Safety goggles. Gowns. Hand sanitizer. Masks.
These are just a few of the items donated by Carleton University to the Ottawa Hospital to assist in the fight against COVID-19.
How can we help? @Carleton_U is sending protective equipment & supplies (face masks, gowns, suits, gloves, goggles, etc) to the heroic health-care workers @OttawaHospital. We owe so much to all those on the front lines who are working tirelessly to keep us safe and well. pic.twitter.com/n7mpMIqfXc
— Benoit-Antoine Bacon (@CU_President) March 26, 2020
In the face of this global emergency, labs and departments within the Faculty of Science have done – and continue to do – their part by donating tools that are a critical part of their research programs.
N95 masks, purple nitrile gloves, goggles and a face shield from labs within the Department of Earth Sciences.
“Even though we’re practicing social distancing by working from home, teaching online and limiting contact, this pandemic has shown the world how globally connected we truly are,” said Chuck Macdonald, Dean of the Faculty of Science.
“Everyone must do their part to limit the spread of the virus.”
At the core of the donation are the N95 masks that have been in the news since the crisis began.
Despite Canada’s efforts to stockpile these masks following the SARS and H1N1 outbreaks, supplies have been running low as Canadian hospitals and testing facilities are stretched to their limits.
#bruinlab donated >100 N95 masks and other PPE today. It’s not much but every bit helps. Check your labs for supplies if possible. https://t.co/YcbqjJ88om pic.twitter.com/HHfyEaYGfg
— Jenny Bruin (@bruinjenny1) March 22, 2020
“We’ll continue to reach into our stores to find and donate these critical supplies where possible,” said Macdonald. “Our community, our country and our world depend on it.”
