While we’re debating the true meaning of ‘alert’, I can at least chuck in that it comes from the military Italian ‘all’ erta!’, ‘to the watchtower!’: a call to be on the lookout for a visible enemy. (Similarly, the word ‘alarm’ began as ‘all’ arme!’, ‘to arms!’).
In addition to medical/clinical NHS workers, there are thousands of other selfless workers. A few:
- HCA
- Domestic/Cleaner
- Porter
- Receptionist/Secretary/Admin
- Electrician/Plumber
- IT
- Medical Engineer
- Driver
- Caterer
- Security
+ many many more....
Thank you all. 🙏
In Turkey, an elderly man under quarantine couldn't leave his home to get food.
He called the police.
When they arrived, they patiently wrote down his order, then came back with his groceries.
Everyone is helping. Everyone. 🇹🇷
Yesterday's deliveries included 24.6 million gloves, 7.5 million face masks and 1.9 million eye protectors to NHS organisations across the country. A further 7.6 million face masks are being delivered today, alongside other key protective equipment for #OurNHSPeople. #Coronavirus
If it is possible to do your job from home, you should.
Staying at home saves lives.
Read further guidance online about employment and financial support: https://t.co/VdU3Lzu28T
Update: Today 7.6 million face masks have been delivered to NHS Trusts across the country.
That’s more than 15 million face masks delivered in two days, as part of the fight against #coronavirus.
#COVID2019
YOU can help slow the spread of #coronavirus and save lives.
You must stay at home. Only leave the house for essentials, like food and medicine, for work, or to exercise.
#StayHomeSaveLives