Delta Electronics joins fight against COVID-19 with donation of 1,000 N95 masks to healthcare heroes in Fremont

By Richard Chang
Public Relations and Communications Specialist

Responding to the novel coronavirus pandemic that has ravaged the world, Delta Electronics (Americas) heeded the call to action by donating 1,000 N95 masks to frontline healthcare workers at Washington Hospital in Fremont.

Doctors and nurses across the United States are facing a severe shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), which is critical to keeping them safe and healthy. PPE is especially essential due to the highly infectious nature of COVID-19, which is spread through respiratory droplets. Unfortunately, as the pandemic has roiled the globe, PPE has been in short supply.

As a longstanding business in Fremont, Delta felt a need to contribute to community-wide efforts to better equip the frontline heroes in the fight against COVID-19. Alameda County, in particular, has been hard hit by the virus.

Fremont Mayor Lily Mei officiated during a handover ceremony for the masks outside Washington Hospital, praising Delta for stepping up to the plate.

“During these times, I think it’s more important than ever for us to come together as a community,” Mei said. “We want to ensure that all the workers are given the opportunity to help serve us but at the same time to protect those frontline workers who are essential for our community.”

Angus Cochran, chief of community support services at Washington Hospital, expressed gratitude for the donation. “Thank you to Delta for this generous, generous gift,” he said. “It means the world to our doctors and nurses that the community is standing behind them.”