Bouquets of flowers lift spirits of nurses working on Covid-19 front line

“This whole thing makes you feel alone. There’s no family time. The influx of people coming in is too much. We have no time to rest,” she said.

Many staff say the battle against the pandemic has been a lonely one. The flowers lifted their spirits.Lydia Motshwane, also a midwife, said there had been a shift in response by the public. “When you come, you’re not guaranteed that you will stay in your ward, because if the pressure is in casualty or ICU, you may be asked to go there. This day means a lot, the gesture goes a long way because at least someone cares.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

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