Chinese Association of Columbus coordinates obtaining masks, protective gear for CRH and first responders

Xin Ding, left, and Susan Zhuang, right, helped transport 2,195 respirator masks, as well as 1,100 regular surgical masks to Columbus Regional Hospital.

Several weeks after Bartholomew County assisted a province of China get through the worst of their COVID-19 crisis, the favor is being returned.

In an effort largely coordinated by the Chinese Association in Columbus (CCA), up to 8,000 masks, respirator masks and other protective gear have already arrived in Bartholomew County, mostly from China, to help our community fight back against the virus.

Shipments began arriving on Tuesday, according to association member and community activist Susan Zhuang. On Wednesday, the group sent 2,195 respirator masks, as well as 1,100 regular surgical masks, to Columbus Regional Hospital, she said.

For the complete story and photos, see Saturday’s Republic.