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Perth-Wellington MPP highlighting the shortage of critical protective supplies

The MPP for Perth-Wellington is highlighting the shortage of critical protective supplies in the community.

In a release, Randy Pettapiece says he has heard from those including local hospitals, long-term care homes and emergency response personnel that some are scrambling to secure personal protective equipment.

He adds ““some organizations tell me they now have adequate supplies, but others say they have only about a week’s worth on hand.”

Pettapiece has sent a letter to Christine Elliott, Ontario’s Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, to express support for local frontline workers and he also urged the government to spare no expense to find the PPE needed.

Last week Perth County and the City of Stratford launched a joint initiative calling for local donations of masks, gloves, gowns and sanitizer.

Casey Kenny
Casey Kenny
A graduate of the Broadcast Journalism Program at Loyalist College, Casey has worked in newsrooms across the country for 20 years. Stops along his radio adventure include Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, North Bay, Stratford and now Kemptville. Casey is also a veteran play-by-play announcer and is the Voice of the Kemptville 73's Hockey Team. A proud uncle of eight nieces and nephews, Casey is happy to call Kemptville home now.

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