HAVING to remain in a Covid-19 ward for 27 days gave me an opportunity to observe the dedication, speed and care displayed by healthcare frontliners working in difficult conditions.
Wearing their personal protective equipment (PPE) that comprises an astronaut-like suit during the many hours of their duty period is no child’s play. The whole body, from head to toe, is totally covered in different types of plastic material, including gloves, masks and visors. The shoes are covered in a webbed type of plastic which look like it could restrict easy movement. Nevertheless, everyone moved with great speed when attending to emergencies.