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Melbourne nurse begged for better protection from coronavirus before her ‘worst fear’ came true – ABC News
After her requests for an N95 mask were rejected, this nurse contracted COVID-19. Now in isolation, she is unsure when she will see her one-year-old daughter again. She is among a growing number of healthcare workers who want better protection from coronaviru…
A young Melbourne nurse says she pleaded for better personal protective equipment from hospital management because she feared contracting COVID-19. Her worst fears came true.
Key points:
- A Melbourne nurse who contracted COVID-19 says she tried to access a higher grade of mask
- She is part of a growing number of practitioners who fear they are not protected while at work
- Experts say the advice around the type of mask required is not clear
“I had requested an …
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