Essential businesses, as well as state and local government agencies and authorities, must procure, fashion, or otherwise obtain face coverings and provide such coverings to employees who directly interact with the public during the course of their work at no-cost to the employee.

Sarah Clayson, RN (Soldiers and Sailors Hospital) is working with some others to distribute masks to other community organizations (ambulance, fire, group homes, hospice, etc.) in need. She is also accepting sewn masks from community volunteers. They should call her first (585-259-5459), and she will meet them at the door. (Click the image below for instructions on how to make a face mask)

Note: The cloth mask also is a barrier from people touching their face, which is a route of transmission. Masks must be 100% cotton.

No-Sew Instructions

• DIY No Sew Bandana Masks- 3 Ways
• Up-cycled T-Shirt Mask
• 1-Minute Mask

It takes only a few minutes, but cleaning high-traffic surfaces once a day can make a difference in preventing the spread of infection (Click the image below).