First responders and hospital workers on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis are at risk of bringing the illness to their families without more protective gear and testing, a former FDNY deputy chief who responded on Sept. 11, 2001, tells Fox News.
“Our first priority is -- and always has been -- the health and well-being of our patients,” Dr. Art Fougner, president of the Medical Society of the State of New York, said in a statement. “But we can't be thrown into this war zone without adequate tools.”
“This is shameful and must be addressed,” said Fougner, also demanding that physicians retain the right to speak out about conditions that endanger both health care workers and patients.in Washington state for criticizing its sluggish response to COVID-19 and the lack of PPE there. In addition to more PPE, he is calling for regular COVID-19 testing for first responders, who could come into contact with the virus in the line of duty, in an effort to protect their loved ones and their colleagues.“I get the idea that the general public should not be getting tested if they have no symptoms,” he said. “But first responders, because they’re on the front line... They should be getting tested on a regular basis.
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