Schools in Phoenix will be able to use more than 1 million pieces of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in order to enhance safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to the city.
The city of Phoenix has been working with area school districts to help guarantee that there will be a strong supply of this equipment in order to try to keep students and teachers safe. Regular cloth masks and cloth masks with clear windows will be given to school districts so they can reopen for in-person learning. The masks with clear windows allow students with hearing impairments, as well as those with disabilities and youths learning English or learning to read to see visible expressions. Phoenix also worked with area school districts to order 1,500 gallons of hand sanitizer and 38,000 isolation gowns. The city understands the importance every school is placing on the health and safety of students, teachers and other employees.
Distribution of the equipment began in September at the Phoenix Convention Center.
