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by Maria-Grazia Dragonetti -
Number of replies: 3

I work in the bank and we have plexiglasses now. I’m worried this isn’t enough and I’m stressing I’m at a high risk of exposure. Will I be safe if I wear a mask and keep my distance while working?

In reply to Maria-Grazia Dragonetti

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by COVID19 Moderator -
Thank you for your post and sharing your concerns. It is quite normal to feel worried and stressed during this time, especially as a front-line worker at a bank. By taking safe measures like keeping a distance and washing your hands often, you are doing your part in limiting the risk of exposure. Here's a resource that explains when and how to use a mask: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/when-and-how-to-use-masks
In reply to Maria-Grazia Dragonetti

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by Maggie S -
I work in an office, have locked the doors so customers have to call first. I have plexiglass up and I clean non stop. I wash and use hand sanitizer. I still stress and actually cry on the way to work and sometimes on the way home. There are days where I just want to leave and not open again. I do have 3 others still working with me that want to work and can only work if I stay. Havent slept properly in weeks, my stomach is in knots all the time. I find going for a little drive with the music blasting and forcing myself to sing with it really helps. By the end of the drive Im singing happily and forgetting whats going on for a little bit. So if you see a crazy person singing at the top her lungs and hurting your ears, you know its me lol
In reply to Maggie S

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by COVID19 Moderator -
Hello Maggie
Thanks for sharing how you are feeling about all of this. It looks like you are doing everything that we've been advised to do to reduce the risk of infection such as washing hands. The plexiglass is also an additional protective measure. So it sounds like your risk is actually pretty low. However, it's normal for some people to feel very stressed and anxious about this pandemic. It's good that you have some strategies that help support you like the music and singing to yourself - you actually made me laugh with your last statement. Do whatever works. I strongly suggest you check out the camh.ca/covid19 page for additional strategies that do help people. But sometimes people may need more support - don't forget to check out some of the additional resources on this page in case you want to call to talk to someone about how you are feeling. Remember that you are doing the best that you can and by taking the steps you have taken, you are reducing your risk significantly.