Cook County seeks donations of PPE inventory
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Thursday announced a new donation program to accept unused personal protective equipment for first responders and medical staff.
Donated equipment will be distributed to municipalities, first responders and health care workers based on priority and need.
Cook County is accepting eye protection such as face shields and goggles, nitrile (non-latex) gloves, surgical face masks, noncontact (infrared) thermometers, disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer and infection control kits. The county will also accept Tyvek or Tychem coveralls, shoes and boot coverings and gowns, including surgical, isolation and personal protection.
All PPE should be in the manufacturer's original packaging and unopened. Anyone who would like to donate PPE or has any questions should email donate@cookcountyil.gov.