FDA Commissioned Corps Officers on the Front Line of COVID-19 Response

During this difficult time when everyday life is disrupted, classes are cancelled and work hours are cut for many around the country, we are all pulling together to do what we can to #FlattenTheCurve – to slow the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. Social distancing and the manner in which it changes our way-of-life is not easy, but alongside other public health practices like washing our hands and covering our coughs, social distancing can actually save lives. Not only does staying at home help protect older people and those with compromised immune systems, it also helps protect the people in our community who are on the front lines of this battle – first responders and health care workers. These are the workers who are essential, who cannot stay home, and who are providing critical care for loved ones and community members.

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