President Donald Trump urging citizens to donate unused PPE to local hospitals today during a briefing at the White House. Screenshot/LADP

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic causing a critical need in hospitals across the nation, President Donald Trump this afternoon in his daily Coronavirus Task Force briefing at the White House is urging citizens to donate unused Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) immediately.

PPE includes masks, gloves, protective clothing, helmets, goggles and other garments and equipment designed to protect health care personnel from injury and infection.

Los Alamos Medical Center CEO John Whiteside spoke about the local community coming together to support the president’s request.

“We welcome partnering with our community and local veterinarians and dentists who may have unused PPE,” Whiteside said. “We want to protect our front line staff and the visitors coming to our facility.”

Citizens, veterinarians and dentists able to donate unused PPE should call the main number at LAMC for instructions at 505.662.4201.