In this time of crisis, many are asking if there is something they can do. If you have sewing skills, the following may be just for you.

The Finley Hospital is looking for community members to make masks. The Olsen mask directions and other donations they are accepting can be found online here. 
Additional information can be found in an article posted last week. Read here.

MercyOne has also made a statement that they are making masks as well (MercyOne did want people to know that MercyOne masks are different than what is being requested at UnityPoint). Here is the link for MercyOne: https://www.mercyone.org/northeastiowa/about-us/news-releases/help-sew-masks-for-mercyone. Mask-making guidelines can be found at www.mercycare.org.

The masks are to be used as a first line of defense in lower risk situations. For example, they could be used to cover N-95 masks to keep them clean, allowing them to be used for longer periods of time. The masks can also be used by some hospital employees and for visitors.