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- My name is Staff sergeant Thomas

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and I work in the Operating Room.

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I am from Brooklyn, New York.

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Our role is to provide
healthcare to all those

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we are privileged to serve.

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And in this case

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it's the people of New York City.

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COVID-19 definitely
affected New York City.

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Look around.

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The streets are emptied.

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Businesses are closed.

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This is so unusual.

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However, my fellow New
Yorkers have to do their part.

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Continue to stay indoors and
do the necessary precautions

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so we can combat this virus.

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My level of care has not changed at all.

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I am a healthcare professional.

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The only thing that's
changed is the location.

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Like I said before,

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I work in the Operating Room

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and yes, we use the same equipment.

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The same PPE.

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The mask, gown, gloves.

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When coming in contact with patients.

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We are the world's greatest army.

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We stand medically ready
to defend our nation

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in time of need.