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Updated April 2nd, 2020 at 07:35 IST

Nurses protest shortage of virus protective gear

About a half-dozen nurses at a San Jose, California, hospital staged a protest Wednesday to say they need more protective gear.

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About a half-dozen nurses at a San Jose, California, hospital staged a protest Wednesday to say they need more protective gear.

The nurses at Regional Medical Center say they have to re-use masks and other personal protective equipment.

One nurse, Miriam Razaqi, said she fears she is exposing patients to the coronavirus by not discarding her mask after leaving a patient who has tested positive for the virus.

The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

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Published April 2nd, 2020 at 07:35 IST

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