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Group 4-Oral History Text (Graphic) PDF
Group 4-Oral History Text (Graphic) PDF
She also needed to wear the isolation gown, face mask, face shield and put on a pair of gloves before she could enter
the COVID-19 ward to start her routine. Wearing the PPE was not only a hassle but so was removing it. Maria
needed to remove her PPE one by one carefully, place it in the designated disposal area and shower thoroughly before
she was allowed to change into her daily clothes and carry herself in public.
At first, she was struggling to adapt and
adjust to the new working environment.
Wearing PPE was a torture as it caused
inconveniences.
After weeks of working tirelessly, their tenacity had led to an unbelievable outcome. The infected
occupants of the maternity ward were fully recovered and discharged. Maria expressed her
deepest gratitude to the Almighty as all the babies, specifically, were saved from any harm.
Despite all her effort and selfnessness, Maria had to deal
with social stigma and was also ostracised by her
community. Some residents from her neighbourhood
showed negative attitudes towards her. Although she
completely understood their attitude to be very cautious
around her, being rejected and excluded had taken a toll
on her mental health.
Netizens, on the other hand, would flood the frontliners’, especially doctors and nurses,
comment sections with warm messages and words of encouragement. They were very
touched to see how much the netizens appreciated their sacrifices and expressed it in
different ways. It was truly a heartwarming gesture.
After a few months, the pandemic was finally under control.
Despite feeling relieved by the news; Maria, as well as her
colleagues knew there was no room for slacking especially in these
dire times. They were glad to see patients recovering and
getting discharged. They never stopped hoping and praying for
the pandemic to end.
2) Intubation – A process of inserting a tube through the mouth into the airway to assist breathing.
3) COVID-19 – Stands for Coronavirus disease. An infectious disease caused by a newly discovered
coronavirus in 2019.
6) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) – A set of step-by-step instructions that tell you what to
follow within an organisation.
7) World Health Organisation (WHO) – An international organisation that focuses on world health
issues.
8) Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) – It is used to keep workers safe in different industries.
9) Hyperparathyroidism (HPT) – A hormonal disorder when one or more of your four parathyroid
glands become enlarged and causing production of excessive amounts of parathyroid hormone.