most capable of stopping bacteria and viruses<\/a>), 125 pieces of eye protection, 20 gowns and nine hazmat suits. All are instrumental to help protect health workers and limit the spread of COVID-19.<\/p>\nThe supplies were donated to the Milwaukee County Unified Emergency Operations Center on Wednesday afternoon. From there, the materials will be distributed to local hospitals and first responders in Milwaukee County.<\/p>\n
The collection began March 25 and ran through March 31. On weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., people from UWM schools, colleges and other areas could drop off materials at the UWM Police Department office. Lt. Brian Switala said that because donations were not tracked, there is no way to know exactly which departments donated what. It was, he notes, a team effort by the university to give back to the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re all really impressed with what UWM was able to do,\u201d Switala said.<\/p>\n
As COVID-19 spreads throughout the state and the nation, personal protective equipment for health care workers has become crucial as shortages abound. Donations such as these help alleviate the stress.<\/p>\n
The UWM Police Department and University Safety and Assurances are thankful for all who donated.<\/p>\n
\u201cWithout them, this wouldn\u2019t be possible,\u201d Switala said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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