Wellington County Library and the Upper Grand District School Board have partnered to use 3D printers produce components for PPE face shields to help protect frontline workers against the COVID-19 virus.
To date, the Upper Grand District School Board and library staff and their community partners have produced over 1,000 face shields for first responders.
The Upper Grand District School Board team concentrates on design, production, community outreach, and delivery. The team will continue to produce PPE face shields for as long as there is a need.
The equipment will be sent to local frontline healthcare workers including those at Wellington Terrace Long Term Care Home, Groves Memorial Community Hospital, Guelph General Hospital, St. Joseph’s Health Care Centre, Stone Lodge Retirement Residence and Guelph-Wellington EMS.
“I’m so proud of our library staff for stepping up and helping produce components for lifesaving PPE face shields,” said Warden Kelly Linton. “By using our existing 3D printers, staff are able to help produce critical PPE that is reusable.”
