Syosset Muslims Collect Coronavirus Supplies For Responders

SYOSSET, NY—As the new coronavirus continues spreading throughout New York, supplies of protective medical equipment continue to be strained. Eager to do their part to help, the American Muslims of Syosset recently raised money to collect personal protective equipment for front-line workers.

"It has been a challenge locating vendors because of the nationwide shortage," Hasan Sheikh with the American Muslims of Syosset, said.

Despite those challenges, Long Island Muslims recently came together to donate over $6,000 to support local healthcare workers and first responders, according to Sheikh.

The money was then used to purchase 7,000 gloves as well as 2,000 surgical masks and 100 bottles of hand sanitizer and disinfectants. The items were delivered directly to hospitals, including Good Samaritan Medical Center and Catholic Health Services.

"We have already delivered on the following initiatives and continuing to work on others," Sheikh said.

Food was also recently provided to the second precinct police department to show appreciation for all of the officers hard work.

"We are not done yet. We are going to be providing food for our healthcare professionals at Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC) next week," Sheikh said. "We are also in the process of procuring isolation gowns and N95 masks for our heroes fighting on the front lines. We are all in this together!"

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