MANILA (Reuters) - From across the Philippines, they gathered to pray by Zoom.
They were praying to be allowed to leave: To be allowed to take up nursing jobs in countries where the coronavirus is killing thousands in hospitals and care homes. In recent months, these care workers have taken to calling themselves "priso-nurses."
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