Trent University has donated several thousand pieces of personal protective equipment and clothing to Peterborough Regional Health Centre to support frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.
The university said on Monday its many departments gathered several thousand pairs of gloves, coveralls, boot covers, surgical and N-95 masks, and hospital gowns, as well as cases of soap, sanitizer and disinfectant cleaners.
The donation was delivered to the Peterborough hospital on Tuesday. “This was an impressive showcase of collaboration at its best – a coordinated effort across multiple departments, all in the interest of protecting public health in our community,” stated Leo Groarke, president and vice-chancellor of Trent University “It