ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Every day, hundreds of people are tested for the coronavirus at the drive-up testing site at the Orange County Convention Center.
Specialist Marie Alvarez is one of the medics administering the tests. The thought of catching the virus herself while testing sick people has crossed her mind. “While I’m actually working, we stay busy enough just trying to help our community,” Alvarez said. “I don’t really dwell on that too much, but it is there, you’re a little bit nervous at the end of the day.” While testing, Alvarez is in full protective gear, which includes a full body Tyvex suit, gloves, an N95 fitted face mask and a face guard.