Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford is helping bring badly needed supplies of personal protective equipment to support First Nations communities across the riding.
The PPE shipment, coordinated by the Lake of the Woods District Hospital and the Northern Supply Chain, includes 21,500 surgical masks, 50 boxes of gloves, 50 boxes of disinfectant wipes, 5,000 protective gowns and 1,000 swab tests.
Rickford made the first delivery to Dalles First Nation.
The Minister of Northern Development and Indigenous Affairs says “Very glad to help get these critical supplies delivered to local First Nations communities who are working diligently to protect their community members against the spread of COVID-19. I’d like to thank the All Nations Health Partners Ontario Health Team and the Kenora District Services Board for coordinating these efforts.”
Rickford notes plans are underway for more communities across the riding to receive shipments of PPE and he says he will making those deliveries.
Last week, I helped transport critical PPE up to Kenora-Rainy River, including: 21,500 masks, 50 glove boxes, 50 disinfectant wipe boxes, 5,000 gowns & 1,000 swab tests. Thanks to the Northern Supply chain and @LWDHospital for coordinating this critical shipment of supplies. pic.twitter.com/OcGVzq232U
— Greg Rickford (@GregRickford) April 29, 2020
