KN95 Mask Distribution to Begin on February 1, 2022

Friday January 28, 2022

Branch Hillsdale St. Joseph Community Health Agency and the Area Agency on Aging Region IIIC have received KN95 masks for community distribution.

Community members can receive a package of 10 masks starting February 1, 2022 by coming to their local health department office. There is a limit of 1 package, of 10 masks, per person. Agency offices are open from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. A mask must be worn to enter our offices. KN95 masks will be given on a first come first serve basis, while supplies last.

“Our agencies are working together to get KN95 masks into the community where they can prevent the continued spread of COVID-19,” said Laura Sutter, Director of Area Agency on Aging Region IIIC.

Our goal is to get these KN95 masks out to those in the community to replace less-effective masks, such as cloth.  If community organizations are willing to assist in distribution, contact the Health Promotion and Education department, at 517-279-9561 ext. 104.

“As COVID-19 positivity rates continue to surge in our communities, getting vaccinated and boosted, as well as wearing a well-fitting mask over your mouth and nose in indoor public settings or crowds is crucial to protect yourself and others from COVID-19,” says Rebecca Burns, Health Officer.

Free KN95/N95 masks have been made available throughout Michigan as part of the state’s Mask Up, Mask Right campaign. Find additional information and distribution sites at Michigan.gov/MaskUpMichigan or call the COVID-19 hotline at 888-535-6136.

The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is committed to promoting wellness, preventing disease, providing health care, and protecting the environment.