Hi. I am freaking out about the same thing. I just went for my round of chemo at Northern Hospital, Day Oncology, and the receptionist and nurses were still not wearing face masks for my protection. I had three of them at one time around me handing me tablets, taking my blood pressure, and injecting my chemo drugs and they were all being very nice asking me about my week and how was I feeling. All within 600mm of me and no face masks to protect me from any Covid, or flu, they might be carrying. One did put on a face mask but only when she was injecting me with the chemo drug - it’s in their guidelines for their protection, she explained. it was the same last week. I understand that masks are limited but why can’t the one who puts on the mask be the only one giving me tablets and taking my BP too? I know they need someone to check but they don’t need to be within 1.5 metres of me to do that. I Am terrified only of these visits.
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