Coronavirus – Monday’s Local Updates

A Market Harborough eleven year old is making good use of his time away from school by making face shields for front-line workers during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Joe with his 3D printers & one of the face shields

Joe Hampson, who goes to Robert Smyth Academy, is using 3D printers at his house to produce them in exchange for a donation to NHS charities, and told Hfm he has already helped lots of organisations and businesses:

Joe has already raised over £200 for NHS Charities Together – for more details click HERE

Meanwhile, Harborough-based Joules has donated 50,000 face masks to NHS hospitals to help workers on the frontline.

The clothing firm is also working with Leicester’s Hospitals so it can source and donate gowns for staff and is planning to donate 10,000 of its own products to Leicester Hospital Charities and Hospice UK, including include welly clogs, hand cream, socks and bags.

Tom Joule, founder and chief brand officer, said: “Now, more than ever, it’s so important for us all to come together, support each other and do all we can in the fight against Covid-19.

“We wanted to say thank you to the thousands of dedicated, caring and compassionate healthcare staff and volunteers who are working around the clock to keep us all safe throughout these challenging weeks and also to those key workers who are working so tirelessly to keep vital services going.

“We’re proud to be able to utilise our relationships and resources to offer support to this nationwide effort.”