A Vancouver-based mask manufacturer has donated 300,000 medical grade masks to the Surrey School District.
In a news release issued this week, Sunwins Health said the donation is in addition to 300,000 masks donated to Vancouver last week.
“Everyone knows that the COVID-19 and its variant is still with us. As for now, wearing masks is one of the best measures,” said Sunwins marketing director Qi Pan in a news release. “We are donating masks mainly to schools this time, because teachers and students are very important to the communities.”
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The donation was dropped off May 25 at the Surrey School District office.
Surrey School District board chairwoman Laurie Larsen said the donation can provide a safer environment for students and faculty.
Sunwins Health started to produce medical-grade masks last year. The company manufactures 3-4 million masks each month. The masks are produced in Vancouver and meet ASTM international standards.
