Stock up on free masks during these Washtenaw County events

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Community members can pick up 500 free N-95 masks from the Washtenaw County Racial Equity Office during two events.

During two Fridays this month, residents can get one free box containing the 500 masks at the Washtenaw County Facilities Warehouse at 2155 Hogback Rd.

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Masks are only available for pick up and cannot be delivered. Child-sized masks are available, according to the event flyer.

Attendees can only receive one box.

Here are the details:

  • Friday, Jan. 12: 10 a.m. - noon
  • Friday, Jan. 19: noon- 2 p.m.

Those with questions should contact Akin at oluwadarea@washtenaw.org.

With Washtenaw County now at a medium risk level, community members should take steps to protect themselves and loved ones from the virus that causes COVID-19.

The Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention recommends masking indoors for anyone who is immunocompromised or at higher risk, or those regularly around those sensitive to the illness.

Symptoms include chills, headaches, coughs, nausea, fatigue, sore throat, runny nose, and a loss of taste of smell or taste.


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Sarah has worked for WDIV since June 2018. She covers community events, good eats and small businesses in Ann Arbor and has a Master's degree in Applied Linguistics from Grand Valley State University.

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