Many individuals have been practicing social distancing by working from home in recent weeks. While this arrangement can be a great way to reduce one’s exposure to COVID-19, it’s a luxury that’s available to just 29% of Americans.
The situation for the remaining 71% is uncertain, to say the least. A significant portion of the population has lost their jobs due to business shutdowns and mandated lockdown orders. Others employed in “essential services” have continued working as usual, but may face a higher risk of potential exposure to the virus.
To that end, today’s infographic leverages data from the Occupational Information Network to determine which occupations face the highest risk of exposure to COVID-19.
cary says
What about surgical tech. We have to deal with patients as well not to mention the risk we take daily while in contact with blood and other bodily fluids.. So you are telling me that a dental asst qualifies but we don’t? The world needs to stop forgetting about us. We have had several COVID-19 patients in our OR.
KS says
What’s your source for this? You have respiratory therapists on there twice, in two totally different spots on the chart with the same exact stats. & PT aids and assistants are the same thing, also listed twice.
Samantha Hamilton says
Paramedics are health care professionals that are the first contact in the emergency services team. We respond to calls outside of the hospital to residences, nursing homes and on the side of the road. Many calls are into the unknown which carries risk. Care is provided in a small confined area of the back of a truck which increase risk of Covid 19. We provide lifesaving procedures which include intubation, cpr and medications for covid 19 that are risky procedure due to the aerosolization of particles. I am not sure why paramedics are not included in your list.