Synopsis: Iowa Corrections, through Iowa Prison Industries, has been asked to have inmates make hand sanitizer that could be provided to social workers and other state employees who still must interact with families as part of essential services around the state. They are currently in the early stages of developing gowns, face masks, and hand sanitizer.
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Synopsis: Gov. Kim Reynolds pointed to the effort on how Iowa businesses are stepping up to help during the COVID-19 crisis. The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association said it plans to begin sending alcohol to the Iowa Department of Corrections for the manufacturing of hand sanitizer, now in short supply across the nation.
Synopsis: Washington state’s Department of Corrections is producing protective gowns to help fill the nationwide shortage for this necessary medical supply. The DOC’s Correctional Industries has developed an approved prototype. Once the gown production gets up to full speed and expands to other prisons, it’s estimated 5,000 to 6,000 gowns per day will be produced by 160 inmates and a dozen DOC staff members.
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