NOTE: For more details see NCDHHS Expands Measures to Prevent and Respond to COVID-19 in Long-term Care Facilities
Tomorrow, North Carolina Emergency Management, the NC Department of Health and Human Services and the NC National Guard will distribute personal protective equipment to numerous long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, adult care homes, family care homes, intermediate care facilities and mental health facilities at a drive-through event in Greensboro.
In order to protect patients and staff from the spread of COVID-19, long term care facilities will receive a two-week allotment of personal protective equipment based on the size of their facility. Allotments will include masks, gloves, face shields, shoe covers and hand sanitizer. This pick-up event is by appointment only for designated long-term care facilities and is not open to the public.
WHAT: PPE distribution to long-term care facilities
WHERE: Greensboro Coliseum Complex
1921 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27403
Law enforcement will have one gate to the Coliseum Complex open
Follow officers’ directions for parking
WHEN: Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Media availability will be from 11 am to 1 pm
CONTACTS: Keith Acree
NC Emergency Management
919-880-2970
Major Matt Boyle
NC National Guard
919-612-5061