Going into isolation isn’t natural for most people.
Human beings are social by nature, requiring interaction to maintain healthy physical and mental lifestyles.
While our social world shrinks each day in response to new COVID-19 developments, we can’t ignore and forget our neighbors that are trying to fight against the virus each day.
Local establishments need continued support to stay open, but so do the people on the front lines of this fight against coronavirus. During this tough time, the citizens that need our utmost support are health care workers.
This pandemic has consumed livelihoods and, by any indication, that’s not changing any time soon. The virus is a 24/7 issue for these health workers.
If you — or someone you know — has been seriously sick, you know just how valuable these community members are during times of need. Whether it’s an ambulance worker, nurse, doctor, or anyone in between, these professionals are there for us when it matters most.
The current work by Columbus resident Angie Behrman, and her army of fellow seamstresses, is nothing short of amazing.
Behrman, owner of Sew Crazy, 5520 25th St, Columbus, has mobilized a team of sewers in Bartholomew County to create protective masks for health professionals at Columbus Regional Health.
A shortage of N-95 respirators/surgical masks has required health workers across the world to scramble. The issue is happening in America, too, as more cases test positive each day while increased production of protective gear is just starting to ramp up.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention protocol recently loosened its rules regarding face masks, allowing handmade masks — following certain criteria — for health workers because of the shortages.
While the makeshift masks aren’t ideal, health workers say they will help.
The idea to help out locally came after a series of events this past Thursday, which included a call from the vice president of hospital operations at CRH and a news segment from Georgia, reached Behrman.
Behrman is giving away her own materials to fellow sewers wanting to help create masks and is collecting masks to donate to CRH.
Thinking outside of the box and working together will help us stay sane during this invisible war.
