The coronavirus pandemic that has ravaged the world for more than 5 months has forced companies and employees to use new measures to reduce the risk of contagion in a work environment; however, these measures are difficult to implement for essential businesses, since as their name indicates they engage in activities that cannot be interrupted in order to guarantee the supply of inhabitants in each city.
Essential activities are those that guarantee the survival of citizens and refer to the food chain, pharmaceuticals, supplies, public services, among others.
According to The World Economic Forum (WEF), only 29% of Americans have the ability to work from home and, although the situation of the remaining 71% is uncertain, it includes people who have lost their jobs as well as those who work in hospitals, supermarkets, pharmacies, convenience stores, banks, laundries, restaurants with home delivery, veterinary clinics, among other businesses that are authorized to remain open.
10 high-risk jobs due to exposure to contagion.
- Dental hygienists
- Respiratory therapy technicians
- Dental assistants
- Dentists
- Patient care assistant
- General and family physicians
- Nurses
- Respiratory therapists
- Radiologic technicians
- Licensed practical nurses
The above are part of the medical community and by forming the front line of care during the pandemic, it is not uncommon for them to become high-risk jobs; however, there is another population group that is exposed during the pandemic, but whose income does not exceed 50 thousand dollars annually.
10 High-risk jobs during the pandemic but with low pay.
- Firefighters
- Hairdressers
- Drivers
- Sheriffs and police officers
- Embalmers
- Restaurant workers
- Forensic specialists
- Food service
- Cashiers
- Home cleaning workers
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