NEWARK, Md.- Worcester County Public Schools recently accepted 2,500 face shields from Pocomoke City based manufacturer Hardwire, LLC.
Worcester County Public Schools were thrilled to receive the kind donation from the local manufacturer on Sept. 23. All face shields will be dispersed among the county's 14 schools and Board of Education facilities.
"We are incredibly grateful for the generosity shown by local business leaders George and Emily Tunis in this critical area for schools," Superintendent Lou Taylor said. "During these uncertain times, we are grateful to be able to rely on our community partners to assist us in offering our students and employees this added a layer of protection."
The lightweight face shields also provide protection for those individuals for whom wearing a mask is contraindicated due to health conditions.
"The safety of students and teachers in our local community is extremely important to us. Hardwire is proud to take a proactive role in providing safety and peace of mind to Worcester County," said Hardwire CEO George Tunis. "We applaud Worcester County for its leadership in ensuring the protection of all staff and students amid this global pandemic."