So many. So, so many people have fallen victim to Covid-19. And as horrible as the increasing death toll is, even more tragic are the healthcare professionals who have also died. Lisa Ewald was an ER nurse of 20 years, working on the frontlines at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. She had asthma which put her at a higher risk, but she kept taking care of those who wound up in her ER. She started showing signs of coronavirus the end of March, loss of smell, high fever and a cough. She reportedly told friends she tried to get tested twice. The hospital, citing the CDC guidelines at the time wouldn’t test her until she started showing symptoms. Eventually, when she was tested, she was positive. Sadly, the registered nurse died alone at her home on March 31, four days before her 54th birthday. I honestly don’t know what more to say except that we are failing our frontline workers who are doing their best to take care of us, and our government just doesn’t seem to care. I’ve been trying to stay away from politics during this crisis and keep things upbeat, uplifting, and informative, but I had to share this story with you. I’m angry and frustrated, and everyone who reads about Lisa Ewald and the other healthcare workers who aren’t getting the equipment, protection and testing they need, should be furious as well. THIS. IS. UNACCEPTABLE! That said, I’d like to thank her and everyone else who is being asked to sacrifice themselves. They are true heroes who deserve better.
R.I.P. Lisa Ewald ~ 1966 – 2020
07 Tuesday Apr 2020
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Aislynn d'Merricksson said:
Reblogged this on The Biblioanthropologist.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks for reblogging this Aislynn. Everyone should know her name!
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Aislynn d'Merricksson said:
It is not acceptable that we aren’t testing at-risk healthcare workers, guidelines be damned. But it sounds she did have symptoms before finally being tested. Either way, it’s fecked up.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
They did finally test her once she showed symptoms, but it was too late Aislynn. “Fecked up” is right.
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petespringerauthor said:
Our soldiers are generally respected and well-treated (some might argue the well-treated point), but all of the people in medicine deserve equal recognition. Not providing them the materials they need to keep them safe would be like sending a soldier into battle without a weapon.
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~M said:
Yeah, kinda reminds me of when my husband was sent to Iraq without a rifle that worked. Thankfully he still came back in one piece. So very sad what happened to Lisa. I hope they’re starting to test more nurses now.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Oh my God. I’m so glad he’s alright. I remember reading about all the faulty equipment or complete lack thereof. I’m glad your husband came back okay. As for the medical professionals, every day there are more stories about not enough tests, and not enough PPEs for people working in hospitals. It’s disgusting!
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~M said:
Thank you… I suppose this all just sort of took the world by surprise. In time we have to get it right. We must be prepared if something like this ever happens again.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Absolutely. There were actually plenty of warning signs that a huge global pandemic was coming, but too many chose to ignore them. I pray to God we actually learn something from this so at least all the suffering and death won’t have been completely in vain.
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~M said:
I couldn’t agree more! Please stay safe. ❤️xo
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
You too!
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~M said:
Thanks! 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Yes Pete! EXACTLY!
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Felicia Denise said:
I’m angry too! The entire U.S. handling of this pandemic is a slap in the face to each and every one of us. We claim to be the greatest nation so we should have the greatest response! Not the half-ass, political partisan, vindictive shitshow we’re stuck with. Covid19 doesn’t discriminate or take sides and neither should those ELECTED to lead. It’s unacceptable that the very people we need to take care of us aren’t being protected.
My heart breaks for Lisa and all those who continue to put themselves at risk everyday to take care of the sick.
Sending up prayers for Lisa’s family and all those who have lost someone to coVID19. 🙏
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It’s beyond disgraceful Felicia! And we have a President who refuses to face facts and instead lies, denies, and goes after the people who are telling the truth. I hope this country takes a long hard look at itself when this is over, because the number of people who will be dead at the end of this, probably didn’t have to be so high. Yes, the coronavirus would have reached us regardless who was in charge, but I believe we would have been better prepared for it. Trump has blood on his hands and no amount of soap and water will wash that away.
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beth said:
This is so incredibly horrible. I have a friend who is a doc there, and I worry about her every day
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
At the Ford Hospital Beth? I hope she stays safe.🙏🏻
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beth said:
yes –
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johnrieber said:
Thank you for sharing this….so important to acknowledge those who lost their lives protecting us
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
As soon as I read her story John, I just had to share it. Her lonely death was so unnecessary.
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Susanne Swanson said:
Totally unacceptable and tragic. So very sad to lose her.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Such a tragic, preventable waste.
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robertawrites235681907 said:
This is very sad. Health workers are going to refuse to work if this doesn’t change and then where will we be. This aspect is gov fault because they should not allow individuals to buy masks and necessary protective gear at a time like this. It should have been impounded when this first started and kept for the people who really need it. Thanks, Kim.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Our government is too busy shifting blame and playing petty politics Roberta.
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cindy knoke said:
Oh, this is so sad.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Sad and unnecessary Cindy.
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Books, Teacup, and Reviews said:
That’s terrible. Only if they have tested her earlier…
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
She still may have succumbed, but at least she would have had more of a fighting chance. She died alone. God!😡
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Sophie @BewareOfTheReader said:
Kim you have no idea how I want to bash “someone’s” head! We have the covid here too and it’s sheer madness not to test someone working in health care. And telling people now that the worst is nearly over and to go back to work soon is suicide!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
According to Trump and his acolytes, they can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Yet over the past 24 hours almost 2,000 people died, the deadliest day so far in the U.S. Obviously the country, all of them, have to open back up ASAP, but this current nightmare isn’t even over yet. Do we really want to start a whole new one without even having a vaccine yet? Stay safe my friend!
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fragglerocking said:
The shortages of PPE are abysmal here too, our health workers are dying too, it’s unbearable.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Unacceptable! We’re asking so much of them, yet giving so little. We MUST do better!
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A. Shepherdson said:
😦 Truly awful tragic news, many doctors and nurses have died in the UK also (and across the globe) We’d live in happier times if Trump stopped lying and displayed some empathy, but having said that this COVID-19 is a vicious disease. Sad times.
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A. Shepherdson said:
Do you think this will finish Trump?
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I’d like to think so Andrew. I personally think that he and certain people over at Fox News should have to answer for their words and actions, but honestly? I just don’t know. They’re like cockroaches. They seem to survive everything.
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beetleypete said:
Yes, what Fraggle said. Losing such dedicated people is tragic. And it wil take decades to replace them.
Best wishes, Pete.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I expect this is doubly hurtful Pete given your own “helper” background.
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beetleypete said:
Insufficient protection for medical staff is just unacceptable to me, Kim.
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Lolsy's Library said:
I wanted to go through the screen today and punch Laura Inagraham, right in the face today when she started going on about. Yes, health professionals are dedicated, but we elected Trump. So we should listen to him? How much more dangerous can people get!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Fox’s Laura Ingraham, Sean Hannity, and evening Brit Hume are busy promoting conspiracy theories and untested medical “cures.” They have a lot to answer for.
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Margie said:
Kim, this is so terribly sad and tragic !
Her life mattered and she should not have died this way!
Our government does not care, I am afraid we are all doomed!
I want a president who cares about all of us not just those who voted for him. (I am doubtful he cares about them either as he is not capable of caring,)
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It’s such a waste Margie. She was an RN in the ER for 20 years. Imagine how many lives she helped save. How many more she could have saved if she lived?😔
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suzan khoja said:
Reblogged this on Magical BookLush and commented:
Her death shouldn’t go in vain. We will fight coronavirus together. Stay home and stay safe. Comment and tell me how your city/town is doing. Let’s fight this battle together. ❤❤✌
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suzan khoja said:
I didn’t know what to say, Kim. So I just reblogged it. Take care, be safe and keep me informed.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks for sharing Suzan.
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suzan khoja said:
My pleasure Kimmy. ❤✌😊
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