TAMPA, Fla. -- Hillsborough County is pleading for donations of medical supplies needed at local hospitals, nursing centers and assisted living facilities.
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The county is asking medical schools, dental clinics, elective surgery centers, private vendors, residents and others to donate ONLY these items:
• Impervious gowns
• Face shields
• Surgical masks
• N95 masks
• Tyvek suits
• Exam gloves
The donations must be medical grade personal protection equipment (PPE) that is new in the box or unused. All sizes are needed.
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Donations can be dropped off at Sears Automotive shop at 250 Westshore Plaza in Tampa Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
At this time, the donations can be dropped off indefinitely.
If you have any questions, please contact a member of the county's Donations Team at (813) 641-6985.
