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Nurses move into RVs to isolate from their families
Some nurses are now sleeping in donated trailers so they don’t risk spreading COVID-19 to their families. Naomi Barajas, an ER nurse in Ventura County, says her trailer is parked in the driveway and has a little sink, a little fridge, and stove.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 25m ListenSome nurses are now sleeping in donated trailers so they don’t risk spreading COVID-19 to their families. Naomi Barajas, an ER nurse in Ventura County, says her trailer is parked in the driveway and has a little sink, a little fridge, and stove.
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3 storiesNurses stay in donated RVs to protect their families from COVID-19
As an ER nurse at the Ventura County Medical Center, Naomi Barajas doesn’t know whether or not she’s been exposed to COVID-19.
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