Registered nurses in Saskatchewan continue to be concerned over the lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) as the number of COVID-19 cases in the province continues to rise.
Considered the most effective protective wear by the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses, N95 masks are at a premium. SUN president Tracy Zambory says it’s putting a strain on its workers. “It’s not like COVID-19 was a surprise.
We could have been doing this quite some time ago and unfortunately, it’s poor planning.” Zambory said other than the lack of PPE, nurses in Saskatchewan are dealing with the situation in a positive manner. “Registered nurses, we are there for people no matter what.