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Valley Children's Hospital now accepting supply donations, homemade face masks

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Valley Children's Hospital changing visitor policy as concerns regarding Coronavirus grow

Effective immediately, the hospital says only parents, guardians or direct caregivers will be allowed entry into the hospital with patients.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Valley Children's Hospital is accepting donations from the community for its healthcare professionals as supplies continue to wane during the COVID-19 outbreak.

All donations must be in accordance with approved hospital standards. The hospital is asking that all supplies be unopened and kept in its original packaging.

Some of the items needed include:

Masks (N95, surgical, and procedure)

Disinfecting wipes such as Clorox or Sani-cloth wipes

Hand sanitizer

Face shields

Goggles and eye shields

Isolation or surgical gowns

CAPR/PAPR machines and disposables

Valley Children's is also accepting homemade face masks. Officials are asking the masks to be made with washable fabric.

Donations can be delivered to Valley Children's Hospital Professional Center, Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 4 pm.

For more information contact the hospital at covid19supplies@valleychildrens.org.

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