YORK Explore says it is supporting a 'fantastic initiative' using 3D printers to print safety visors and distribute them to frontline workers in the city to help protect them from coronavirus.

Two of Explore Lab's digital makers, working as a collective, are mobilising local makers to use their skills and equipment to support people involved in the fight against Covid-19, said spokesman Dave Fleming.

He said Explore York, the city's library and archive service, had loaned the project three 3D printers and there was now a network of at least 50 printers today, from a standing start of just two printers a week ago.

"If you or your organisation know of anyone who can help with equipment, advice or skills please get in touch via the Facebook group 3D Printed Visors for Frontline workers York AREA," he said.

"If you have a 3D-Printer and want to get involved, email interactandconnect@gmail.com with ‘I have a 3D printer’ in the subject line.

"If you live in York or the surrounding area and need a visor, email interactandconnect@gmail.com with ‘visor please’ in the subject line. If you don’t live in York they will try and help you find a 3D-Printing group in your area."