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Green asking for community to sew protective masks

Posted at 7:04 PM, Mar 25, 2020
and last updated 2020-03-25 19:04:32-04

GREEN, Ohio — The City of Green is asking for any sewers or crafters to help them out.

The city is asking for people to sew protective masks for their community.

Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton said the homemade masks help reduce the spread of the virus.

They are accepting masks on Tuesday's and Friday's between 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Central Administration Building, 1755 Town Park Boulevard starting Friday, March 27.

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