This Perth pharmacist won't see his family for as long as the coronavirus crisis lasts

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Michael works across two pharmacies and is committed to his community, while his wife Jocelyn lives with a disability and cannot risk being exposed to the virus. It means Michael has had to make the agonising decision to move out of the family home.

“It is very difficult explaining [the situation] to a four-year-old. I’m just trying to make it as fun and engaging at home as I possibly can,” she said.

Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt said the number of new cases reported each day has dropped from 25–30 per cent to 9 per cent over the past week. “You need look no further than the exclusion of the Disability Support Pension from receivership of the coronavirus supplement payment,” WA Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John said.

“There are very specific circumstances that disabled people face when we interact with the health system at the best of times. There are specific steps we need to make to ensure that our health care response is inclusive of everyone,” he said. As the nation waits to see how long the coronavirus epidemic will last, Michael is wondering how long it will be until he sees his family again.

“And trying to keep in contact with my daughter by phone or FaceTime as best I can. Especially with her being at such a young developmental stage, it’s a really difficult.”Meanwhile, Jocelyn is preparing for weeks and months at home, limited to the house for her own safety but well supported by her family and carer.

 

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A brave man in retail pharmacy. Every box will have a straight sticker. Good man.

Much respect to Michael

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