How women could be uniquely impacted by the coronavirus

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An Emergency Department Nurse during a demonstration of the Coronavirus pod and COVID-19 virus testing procedures set-up beside the Emergency Department of Antrim Area Hospital, Co Antrim in Northern Ireland. PA Photo.As the coronavirus continues to spread globally, some health-care professionals and experts have growing concerns about how the virus could disproportionately impact women..

"It's a little scary," says one registered nurse who works in the Washington, D.C. area, who asked not to be named to protect her privacy and employment. In the past, she's worked with patients who've had the flu, tuberculosis and other. In addition to the virus having no vaccine yet, the rush of people being infected has led to some health-care workers being fearful that they may contract it as well, she says.

"I've had to ask myself, 'What if I got exposed to the virus unknowingly and now I have to go back to family members who are in the age bracket of 60 and above, or even younger family members with a weak immune system?'" Though her hospital won't reveal the exact number of patients infected, the 25-year-old nurse says she's aware that they've had to place several patients who tested positive for the virus in quarantine.

Kübra Yilmaz and Canan Emcan, nurses of the infection ward of the university hospital, in protective clothing and behind a breathing mask, look at two smear tubes and the corresponding virology certificate. In Essen, the city and university hospital feel well prepared for patients infected with the novel coronavirus.Though early studies from China show that

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MakeIt I thought the virus disproportionately affected men, especially those with diabetes or weight issues? Where’s the article about them, or do men not count in our society any more?

MakeIt Even though there are more female nurses, men are disproportionately effected by this virus, so it's probably better they are on the front lines.

MakeIt Lives are at stake. I'm urging realDonaldTrump to appoint a senior military officer with a logistics background to lead gov-wide COMMONSENSE PROTOCOLS TO PROTECT EMERGENCY WORKERS AND THOSE THAT LACK COMMONSENSE NYCMayor NYGovCuomo SenSchumer NYPDnews USArmy WhiteHouse

MakeIt I’m not even bothering reading this fear porn. STOP with the fear tactics at every angle.

MakeIt 'I'm not like other girls'

Carnegro MakeIt Why “unique”? We’re 50% of humans. How about another adjective? “Particularly” is a good one.

MakeIt And, gender budgeting must be part of any economic stimulus plan. Otherwise, women and their families will bear the brunt of the economic crisis.

MakeIt COVID-19 kills more men. Next up from CNBC - How testicular cancer hurts women most.

MakeIt Thanks 🙏

MakeIt Idea- use RV vehicles for testing & isolation-would free up hospitals👍🇺🇸

MakeIt Or, “how the Coronavirus could have a unique impact on women.” Still out here trying to fight for nouns.😍🤓

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