A SALUTE TO OUR NURSES

and dying patients, trying to understand this new disease and battling to stay one step ahead of it. In some areas of the city, the infection rates were doubling every 24 hours, leading to increased anxiety and fear in the communities. The rate of infection was so rapid that it caused a huge lack of resources needed to care for Covid-19 patients. Nurses were constantly exposed to the risk of contracting Covid-19 as they were trying to deal with the emotional toll of caring for the sick and dying. In many cases, they were also isolated from their loved ones for fear of spreading Covid to them. And still, the nurses showed up every day.

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on nurses, both physically and emotionally. Our nurses deserve our gratitude and respect. They make a difference in the lives of countless people. So, during Nurses Week, take the time to thank a nurse for his or her service. I am sure it will brighten their day!