Fire crews make face masks for medics

Fire crews have made thousands of face masks for medics.

London Fire Brigade’s specialist chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) team, alongside Lambeth crews, have made more than 17,000 protective face shields for hospital staff to date, and 29 boxes have been received by Central and North West London Trust (CNWL).

Claire Murdoch, CNWL chief executive, said: “I want to thank the kind-hearted Lambeth firefighters for this generous donation.

“I’m really blown over by their kindness, and to the group Shield NHS for making these for the NHS.

“We will use it wisely and it will help us to protect our staff who are on the front line, working hard to care for our patients.”