He shall rise on the third day, feeling a lot better and in good spirits. Hardworking NHS staff, on unskilled pay grades and lacking proper PPE, have been given a boost by the news.
“This makes life so much better straight the way,” remarked jubilant intensive care nurse Allie Looyah. “We face a difficult and dangerous job, treating highly infectious patients. No social distancing for us! They say they should of given us proper safety gear. Well, I say that’s health and safety gone mad, that is. The news that Boris is getting better is a real shot in the arm. It’s worth more than any amount of face masks and money!”
What do you think about people clapping for nurses?
“Clap for me? Well it wouldn’t be the first time!” she quipped. “Occupational hazard, innit? We was always playing doctors and nurses back in the day, know what I mean, bound to cop a dodgy one now and then. These days though, we are run off our feet, there ain’t no time to wave are legs in the air. Still, Boris is on the mend thank goodness. He can ruffle my feathers any time!”
No, no, we meant the weekly applause.
“Oh yeah, right you are,” giggled Looyah. “It warms the cockles, doesn’t it? Nothing like nice warm cockles. Makes it all worth while. Worth its weight in gold. Gives you a nice warm glow inside, reminds you that another week has passed and you’re still alive. It’s the best feeling in the world.”
Even if you haven’t got proper protection or adequate pay?
“Absolutely,” Looyah confirmed. “Boris getting better gives you hope too, doesn’t it? He’s a fighter as well as a lover!”
She stopped suddenly, closed her eyes, gasping as if short of breath. Not coronavirus symptoms?
“No, just imagining how I’d nurse Boris back to full health!” she admitted.
Don’t forget to use the right sort of protection.