BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) – The Calhoun County Public Health Department says they have received a surplus of KN95 face masks which will be distributed throughout Calhoun County starting on Friday.
The Public Health Department has partnered with community service organizations and churches in distributing the free masks.
Health officials say the high-filtration masks, such as KN95s, provide greater protection against the omicron COVID-19 variant.
The CDC updated its mask guidance last week and recommended that residents wear properly-fitted N95 and KN95 masks.
KN95 face masks can be picked up at the following locations…
Albion Health Care Alliance – 115 Market Pl, Albion, MI 49224
Burma Center – 765 Upton Ave, Springfield, MI 49037
Central Christian Church – 713 Riverside Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49015
Dexter Lake Church of God – 1555 E Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49014
Fountain Clinic – 111 N Jefferson St # 1, Marshall, MI 49068
Kingdom Builders – 50 Spencer St, Battle Creek, MI 49014
Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry – 1391 E Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49014
Second Missionary Baptist Church – 485 N Washington Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49037
St. Philip Catholic Church – 112 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017
St. Thomas Episcopal Church – 16 E. Van Buren St, Battle Creek, MI 49017
Voces – 520 W. Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49037
*Limit 5 face masks per household.
Face masks are also available at the Toeller Building at 190 East Michigan Avenue in Battle Creek and at the Albion Health Department at 214 East Michigan Avenue.
Office hours for both locations are, Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1- 4:30 p.m.; and Friday, 8 a.m.-Noon.
