A major automaker says it has begun the production of face shields at its Windsor, Ont., site.
Its designed to protect medical personnel and first responders on the front lines of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Ford Motor Company of Canada says shipments are scheduled to start this week and will be distributed across the province and throughout the country.
Previously, Ford had also donated 2,900 pairs of nitrile gloves to the Brampton Civic Hospital along with 80 N95 masks to the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital.
According to a statement released Monday, Unifor, a general trade union, and Ford of Canada remain in communication to ensure all precautions are being taken to help keep workers protected.
“I commend Ford for working with Unifor to ensure that strict health and safety protocols are in place that will ensure our members can manufacture badly needed medical supplies and return home safely to their homes and families,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor National president.
Ford says it’s closely monitoring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and plans to continue to explore solutions, bringing them to the federal government’s attention.
Provincially, Ontario reported 379 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, raising the total to 4,726 with 153 deaths.
