Protecting our healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Currently, there are 1.2 million physician Healthcare Workers (HCWs) in the United States (US), 20% over the age of 55 [2]. Similarly, in the hospital setting, there are 2 million registered nurses, with 22% are over the age of 55 and of the 1.2 million registered nurses employed outside of the hospital, 29% are over the age of 55 [1]. According to the CDC, older adults are at higher risk of infection and complications related to COVID-19, particularly those over the age of 65, the age group that currently comprises 8 out of 10 US deaths from COVID 19 [2].
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research