A DEVOTION
I am YANNICK... @yann0975...
Some of you already know me because on our STEEM platform since July 2018 and also for sure on HIVE COMMUNITY!
I am co-founder of @cleanplanet but with the global pandemic due to covid-19 I am less present for my Planet and I am focused for Your Health.
I am a community nurse by profession, 45 years old this year, I live in Auvergne, FRANCE.
The pandemic that is hitting the whole Earth at the moment is quite worrying.
It must be faced.
Concerning but not alarming
Yes it appears every day in the media a significant number of victims attributed to the Coronavirus alone.
This is not quite the case ... all these dead people, weakened by known or unknown co-morbidities, are labeled as such ...
But cardiac pathologies, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity are all aggravating and morbid factors coupled with the virus which, according to the media, is destroying the planet.
Of all the people affected, 98% will not die.
It is the responsibility of all of us ... not to be part of the infected people (and therefore not of the 98%).
You now know the barrier gestures to the transmission and spread of this covid-19 virus...
STAY HOME
Yes, it's the best way not to get contaminated... and thus contaminate.
Stop going out and passing people or objects on which others might have coughed or spattered.
Stop touching....
A day on the covid-19 front in town
I come by this document, to tell you about my day as a caretaker... facing an unprecedented health situation in an urban environment.
I work in the city.
I can't protect myself effectively against the virus and I have to assume my role as a carer no matter what it costs me... because that's the job I've chosen.
And that's where I come back to the title ... more than a calling ... a devotion.
Not alarmist... Not defeatist but proud to be at the forefront of the fight for Public Health.
I'm rather galvanized by the stakes being so high and risky.
I'm a healer...
- 5:30 am, the alarm clock goes off.
Weary from the day before, I'm already having trouble getting out of sleep.
"Let's go for one more marathon day" ... I just said that to my wife ....
You have to mobilize yourself and get up. Gather your physical and psychological strength...
- One coffee... then two... jam sandwiches... I'm not hungry... this situation is strange and gnaws at thoughts.
You have to eat though. Swallow something to last until 2:00 pm. I know in advance that I won't have access to my mouth until 1:30 or so.
This mask... so precious... to be left in place.
- Coffee taken ... the race begins ...
The forces are gathered and the machine must be started.
A shower... get ready quickly...
Already thinking about the work ahead...
Getting dressed... and thinking that whatever the weather outside... I won't change my clothes once I'm outside.
- Anything that touches outside will stay outside.
Shoes are for work, they don't fit in the house anymore.
Clothes will be left in the garage and worn directly in the washing machine (60°)
The enemy is there... waiting for me to take him with me.
He's everywhere... On a handful... on a patient's hands that I have to touch to treat him... maybe already in my car... all over the public domain.
Washing your hands until they hurt... what an image!
- The day begins, I go outside.
No one. There's no one around.
It's containment.
Here in CLERMONT FERRAND, confinement is well respected.
The Healthcare Professional that I am is very grateful for the awareness and responsibility of each and every one of my fellow citizens... a great step forward against this COVID-19
To be continued...
Ps: Feel free to share your feelings on the subject with me, also has my style of writing that reflects what I do.
It's not easy to be an actor in the field and at the same time be present on the platform... I try.
See you soon.
My admiration goes to all those people that are outside in the field and working hard trying to keep us safe. I cannot imagine your feelings, but I am sure for your courage.
Thank you for finding the time to share your moments with us Yann.
I am in Greece, we were locked down for approximately 2 months and now we are slowly getting ready to go out and face the world. Some shops opening, all of us can now go outside without prior notice as of tomorrow - but masks shall be obliging to wear in taxis, hospitals etc. and strongly recommended everywhere else.
I am afraid of tomorrow, I think that reality will start to show itself after lockdown is over. Staying at home was the easy part.
Be safe my friend Yann, I will be watching for more news from you
Thanks you very much
Pic of the moment at work
Merci beaucoup mon ami for doing your job with passion and for sharing your point of view on this matter with us. The mainstream media has done a great job on keeping us fearful and conveying the message of those in power who only want to see this world burning down.
Take care!!!
Thank you my friend! My job is really exciting and I love it. I'd rather heal people than watch them die.
Take care of yourself and we'll come out of this crisis strong.
I don't have much time to write but I'm still here.
A bientôt mon ami!
a bientôt!!!!