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Factory workers self-isolate in factory to keep making masks for medical workers

As countries continue their respective battles against the coronavirus, it has become increasingly crucial to ensure protection for people on the front lines. The unprecedented scale of the coronavirus pandemic has threatened to overcome many health care systems, easily exhausting medical personnel, including personal protective gear necessary to safeguard doctors, nurses, and other workers attending … Read more

Service dog brings comfort and joy to medical workers at Rose Medical Center in Denver

by FarahR

Amid these challenging times, Rose Medical Center in Denver is very fortunate to have a service dog in training ready to give medical workers comfort and support when they need it. Wynn, a yellow Labrador retriever, weighs only 41 pounds. Yet, her small frame doesn’t stop her from fulfilling a big job: comforting and bringing … Read more

Health care professionals fly to NY to aid the state in its fight against the coronavirus

by FarahR

A photo of health care professionals on a plane bound for New York is getting a lot of love online for its inspiring message. The photo, posted by Southwest Airlines on its Instagram page, shows almost 30 health care professionals from Georgia, smiling and making heart symbols with their hands as they posed for the … Read more

Former NICU baby helps mom make face masks for hospital frontliners battling COVID-19

by FarahR

The coronavirus outbreak has depleted stocks of personal protective equipment across the world, risking the health of our front liners: doctors, nurses, and other medical workers. One item that remains desperately needed are surgical masks, and this former NICU baby is doing his part in solving this problem by helping create a DIY solution. When … Read more

Psychologist’s list on how to cope with the anxiety and fear caused by COVID-19 goes viral

by Positive Outlooks

After having thirty-one sessions this week with patients where the singular focus was COVID-19 and how to cope, I decided to consolidate my advice and make a list that I hope is helpful to all. I can’t control a lot of what is going on right now, but I can contribute this. 1. Stick to … Read more

Nail salons and spas across the US unite to donate masks, gloves, and other supplies to hospitals

by FarahR

As the novel coronavirus continues to spread across the country, many hospitals and healthcare workers are in desperate need of personal protective gear like masks, gloves, and gowns. Thankfully, nail salons and spas in the US are stepping up to provide this need by donating their supplies of gloves and masks to those who need … Read more

Danish supermarket implements unique pricing to prevent shoppers from hoarding hand sanitizer

by FarahR

The emergence of the coronavirus pandemic has brought out the best and, unfortunately, also the worst in humanity. While we see valiant efforts being performed by groups of individuals across the world, we also witness a lot of people displaying their most selfish behavior, like some grocery shoppers. To address the problem of greedy buyers, … Read more

Cuban health workers flew to Lombardy to support its fight against the coronavirus

by Positive Outlooks

Cuba, regarded as one of the nations with the best healthcare systems in the world, sent a brigade of medical workers to Lombardy, Italy, this week. Upon the government’s request, the Caribbean country dispatched 36 doctors and 15 nurses to the city to help in the fight against the deadly COVID-19. The emergence of the … Read more

‘There is hope’: 90-year-old grandmother is recovering from COVID-19 after being in critical condition

by FarahR

In days like these, we need positive news more than ever. And this 90-year-old grandma’s story is sure to give you light and hope amid this dark period in humanity’s history. Since January, Geneva Wood has been recovering from a stroke at The Life Care Center, a facility in Kirkland, Washington. By February, her health … Read more

Christian Siriano and his team of seamstresses offer to make face masks for NY healthcare workers

by FarahR

Amid the coronavirus outbreak plaguing the world, almost every hospitals across the world are seeing a rapid decline in personal protective equipment for healthcare workers, such as surgical masks, gloves, and gowns. In a call for help, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo took to Twitter and implored companies to be “creative” and aid in supplying … Read more

Frontline nurse gets yelled at by people going to the hospital, asks for more understanding

by Positive Outlooks

It’s not about you. I’m a nurse working on the front line of COVID-19. When I mean front line, I mean since the hospital essentially went on lockdown since this virus was announced a pandemic, I’ve been working at the main entrance screening every single person that walks in those doors. Even those who are … Read more

Woman realizes important lesson after a kind stranger shared her ‘wipes’ with her on a flight

by Positive Outlooks

Taking a flight home from a trip I really couldn’t reschedule. A little anxious coming, and a lot more anxious going. Turns out panic buyers ransacking the grocery stores and shutting down businesses from coast to coast makes a person with anxiety a little on edge. Who knew. I’m living in a world that only … Read more