Today is International Nurses Day, and Ngobeza is one of thousands of nurses who have put their lives on the line to preserve the lives of others. Tankmaester InternationalNursesDay2020 InternationalNursesDay
"We can't work in our consultation rooms because we are trying to reduce the risk of infection. We would rather work outside because we can keep a safe social distance," she said."It's a challenge working in these conditions because people don't keep a social distance when they queue in the line. It is scary because you don't want to catch this virus and take it home," Ngobeza said.
While Ngobeza deals with over 100 patients a day, Sithole only handles a handful - but their fears remain the same. "I am constantly stressed because I live with a massive family - my mother, siblings, cousins and their children.She said she has resorted to undressing in her car when she arrived at home from work to avoid carrying the virus into her household.
"I carry a black bag in my car so when I get home I can change, throw the clothes in the washing machine and take a shower before coming close to anyone else in the house. I need to. It's safer that way."
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