ESHC asking for mask help

LEAMINGTON— Erie Shores HealthCare has issued a plea for cloth masks, asking sewing enthusiasts throughout Essex County to collectively produce about 1000 masks a week.

“Our community has been fabulous – and we cannot say how thankful we are for their support. But we need more help – we need these masks for our patients in our care, and people coming to ESHC.” – Arms Bumanlag, Director of Public Relations, ESHC.

“As per our infection control practitoner, we want people to use our masks when they arrive,” says Bumanlag. “The donated masks will be fully sterilized and the patient gets to keep the mask.’

The hospital is promoting the making of a simple two-ply mask design.

In addition to having a sewing machine, you’ll also need a measuring tape, dark-coloured polyester fabric for the outside of the mask, thread and elastic. You can substitute 100% cotton if polyester is not available.

Please make sure you use clean fabric for the masks. The hospital will also be sanitizing any masks donated.

Once your masks are done, they encourage you to share your creations on social media, being sure to tag @ESHCare with a hashtag of #TeamESHC.

If you wish to donate some masks to the cause, please put your sewn masks into a plastic bag with your contact information. The masks can be dropped off at the staff entrance of the hospital off Fader Street between 8am and 4pm, seven days a week.