Coronavirus: The worry of working in supermarkets and pharmacies
"It's been non-stop for the past few weeks. No matter how hard we try, the shelves aren't full."- that's avoiding going out for non-essential reasons due to the coronavirus pandemic.But that's not an option everyone can take. Supermarket worker Tiff has no choice but to go to work, despite the infection risks.
"In an ideal world, supermarkets would close too, but I know that's not possible right now," the 26-year-old tells Radio 1 Newsbeat.Tiff's in charge of the health and beauty section in her supermarket, which includes those items."People have been yelling at me, asking why it's not there when we run out."With cases of Covid-19 rising around the country, you might imagine that lots of frontline workers wouldn't want to work anymore.
And despite her experiences in the supermarket, Tiff agrees with Mehfuz that it's important for those on the frontline to keep working at a time of crisis. "People need supplies - they're looking for hygiene products and food - so we have to do what we can. If we don't, it'll just be more anger and panic," she says.Tiff admits feeling"anxious and afraid" because of the uncertainty around the virus and possible impact on her health.are at greater risk of developing severe symptoms.And Tiff's not the only one to have those concerns.
Jade Barnett, 19, has two jobs - in a warehouse and a supermarket - and she's worried she could catch the coronavirus at work and take it home to her family.
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