Reports have emerged around the US of hospital workers testing positive in alarming numbers for the coronavirus and several workers dying from the virus as the US healthcare system struggles with supply shortages. Some healthcare professionals are even debating the notion of a do-not-resuscitate order for infected patients in order to lower the risk of infecting hospital workers. We’ve gotten some emails and the emails wind up being contradictory advice and instruction.”Several hospital workers who spoke to the Guardian requested to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation. Hospital workers in Washington DC described understaffing and confusion. In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, hospital workers also complained over a lack of preparation and communication to workers through the pandemic.

Source: The Guardian April 01, 2020 09:56 UTC