Thread by @RobynPorteous

I just had a call with my dad, and to be honest, he sounds shattered. He says things at the hospital are dire. Current statistics there show that almost 98% of people who are put onto a machine, die.

They've reached the point where they can't even put a patient with Covid-19 who develops kidney failure on to a machine because firstly, the machines aren't available and secondly, someone with kidney failure almost likely will not survive.

Doctors are having to make the call on a daily basis as to which patient stands a stronger chance of living and therefore can be put a ventilator should the need arise.

I don't care what anyone says, but NOTHING in life or studies prepares you for having to make calls like that.

I am immeasurably thankful that his specialisation doesn't see him engaging with Covid-19 patients from dawn until dusk.

But he says that more and more people who are coming into the hospital negative are leaving it positive - and that's terrifying. Not only because he's 75, but because he goes home every night to my mum who has two co-morbidities.

If nothing has yet convinced you to change your behaviour at least try imagine these horrors that doctors are facing and understand that YOU can play a role in helping them overcome it by simply staying home, social distancing, wearing a mask, and sanitising.

Please.