What can I do in COVID-19?

Hello Everyone, Welcome Back to my blog! Today, I an going to explain you something very important that we need to take note of. If someone asks you, "What are doctors doing during COVID-19? The simple reply is, "They are helping patients that are getting the virus." Well that is partially correct. Here is what you should say, "Doctors are risking their lives in putting ALL their hard work to save other people during this hectic time!" This means that doctors are putting 100% hard work in helping people, and even risking their own lives! Here is a true fact: Since there are a limited supply of masks, doctors are "forced" to reuse masks! Now, I am going to tell you all about front-line workers. You might ask yourself, "What are front-line workers?" The answer is, "Front-line workers are doctors and nurses that are FIRST helping the patient." Being a front-line worker is risking your lives into saving another person. Furthermore, health care workers don't have much equipment. They don't have a good supply of masks, gloves, ventilators, and other medical supplies!

Gloves

Masks

Ventilators

The pictures above show an example of three medical supplies. Equipment is very important in order to keep patients alive, and to keep the doctor alive too. Now I am going to talk about what you can do.

What You Can Do

You can appreciate all the health care workers, by putting a sign on your house stating something like, "Thank you health care workers! We appreciate it!" or saying that directly to a health care worker. You can also decrease the doctors work and wear masks and gloves wherever you need to go. In fact, you should not go to places that are unnecessary. Last but not least, always show appreciation to health care workers!

~Aarushi Gupta

5th Grade

June 14, 2020