Inspira Sees Mask Shortage During Coronavirus Outbreak

As new coronavirus continues to spread in the state and Inspira Health’s supply of N95 surgical masks drops, the health center is asking for the public’s help.

“These masks are vital for the delivery of patient care at all our facilities,” Inspira said in a letter to the public. “With the increased demand due to COVID-19, we are pursuing every possible source for these masks in addition to our usual suppliers. We know many industries outside of health care in our region use these masks, and we are turning to our community to ask for assistance.”

Anyone who is able to donate an N95 mask is asked to drop them off at the Guest Services desk in the main lobby at Inspira Health Center Woodbury between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. The center is located at 509 North Broad Street in Woodbury. Anyone who needs pickup should contact Nick Dalsey at 856-371-5830 or dalseyni@ihn.org.

As of Friday, there are 20 Burlington County residents, 15 Camden County residents and five Gloucester County residents who have tested positive for new coronavirus.

The New Jersey Department of Health has partnered with the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System to open and operate a call center (1-800-222-1222) for public use regarding questions, concerns, and other information related to coronavirus spread in New Jersey. More information is also available on the state's coronavirus webpage.

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