A local woman in Thomastown is asking for help to make face-masks.
Costume designer Julia McConville is part of a Facebook group of 500 people called Masks 4 All Ireland.
They’re aiming to supply care-home staff and others with the high-quality cotton face-masks.
The masks haven’t been approved for hospitals but Julia’s been telling KCLR that they are very well designed and made to a professional standard.
She told Sue Nunn on The Way it is that people can get involved by donating material or funding but they are also looking for people who have a sewing machine and want to help produce the masks.
Alternatively if you are looking for face-masks you can also get in touch with the group through their page.
St Luke’s Cardiologist Michael Conway is a supporter of the movement to provide cotton masks.
He’s been welcoming the decision to make it mandatory for all healthcare staff to wear face-masks in hospitals and nursing homes.
Dr Conway says we should all take personal responsibility and consider wearing them.
