Southern California nurses fear spreading COVID-19 to their loved ones, while being on the frontlines of battling the pandemic. Every day they work with coronavirus patients is another day they put their families at risk. Adeline Manese, a registered nurse at Kaiser Fontana, said, “When the pandemic first started, nurses were not allowed to wear masks unless necessary.” Manese stated that only nurses who were taking care of respiratory patients or performing sterile procedures were allowed access to masks, and they were prohibited from bringing protective equipment from home. As the number of COVID-19 patients steadily increased, the supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) … [Read more...] about Nurses fear for their loved ones as novel coronavirus continues to spread
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More opportunities for drive-thru testing made available at Colton
By Angel Martinez Morales A free drive-thru testing for COVID-19 was held by the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center to provide San Bernardino County residents more testing opportunities. The three-day drive-thru testing took place last week from Tuesday, April 14, to Thursday, April 16. More drive-thru testings were offered this week from Monday, April 20, to Wednesday, April 22, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center accepted appointments and “drive-in” while supplies lasted on a first-come, first-serve basis. The starting point line was on Meridian Avenue behind the medical center which was located at 400 N. Pepper Avenue. At the main entrance, a sign displayed to the public for COVID-19 … [Read more...] about More opportunities for drive-thru testing made available at Colton