'The service industry is already so physically and mentally demanding and poorly compensated. It’s frustrating that we’re disproportionately affected by crises like the COVID_19 outbreak.'
With COVID-19 cases on the rise in the United States, public health professionals are urging residents of cities with outbreaks to do a few things: 1) Avoid crowds as much as possible; 2) work from home; and 3) wash your hands frequently and for 20 seconds at a time. But it is practically impossible for some workers to follow all of the recommended guidelines to prevent the spread of disease, and the service industry has been facing a particular burden due to the quickly advancing epidemic.
"Service industry workers have to deal directly with people. Being in crowded spaces, working hands on, dealing with dirty dishes — all things [that should be] avoided in a pandemic. Our health is at greater risk alongside our jobs," Nathaniel explains. "This industry has always been taken for granted, and Seattle’s tech boom has exacerbated the divide.
"The service industry is already so physically and mentally demanding and poorly compensated. It’s frustrating that we’re disproportionately affected by crises like the coronavirus outbreak," she tells"Even though I have the privilege of having sick days, millions of service industry workers don’t." She finds herself washing her hands more frequently and cleaning surfaces with more rigor.
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