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The program sets up volunteers in highly-traveled pedestrian areas and offers a “zero-confrontational” approach to reducing the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
The volunteers will distribute free masks and “gently encourage” social distancing.
“As the Covid-19 infection rate continues to raise both nationally and within our state, studies have shown that social distancing, wearing a mask, and hand washing is effective in lowering the infection rate,” police said. “This program is a zero confrontational program and was created out of a sense of caring.”
Those interested in participating in the program can email Officer Brian Colatrella at bcolatrella@chathampd.org.
“Please mask up,” police said. “Wearing is caring.”
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