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As the state of Indiana battles the COVID-19 pandemic, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is doing what he can to help those on the front lines of the fight.
Colts owner Jim Irsay has announced that procured thousands of necessary masks for front-line workers.© Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Colts owner Jim Irsay has announced that procured thousands of necessary masks for front-line workers.
Irsay announced Sunday morning that he has procured over 10,000 N95 masks and is passing them along to the Indiana State Department of Health “for distribution as most urgently needed.”
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Just procured 10,000+ masks ( N-95) and am passing them along to Indiana State Dept. of Health for distribution as most urgently needed.#INthistogether
The state of Indiana has seen a surge in positive cases recently, and as of Sunday morning, there were 4,411 positive cases reported, with 127 total deaths due to complications from the novel coronavirus.
There is a national shortage of N95 masks and other necessary personal protective equipment, so the effort by Irsay to supply the state with masks is certainly timely.
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