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Pinay nurse in US died of COVID-19 a week before retirement -group
A Filipino nurse in Kansas City, Missouri, Celia Yap Banago, died from COVID-19 on April 21, just a week before her planned retirement after a 40-year career.
Banago was among the medical staff who raised concerns about the insufficient supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) at HCA's Research Medical Center (RMC).
The National Nurses United (NNU) mourned her loss and highlighted the inadequate preparation for COVID-19 at her facility.
Bonnie Castillo, executive director of NNU, emphasized the need to protect nurses and stated that no nurse should risk their life due to the failure of hospitals and leaders to provide necessary safety measures.
A vigil was held on April 23 to honor Banago, with fellow nurse Charlene Carter describing her as an "amazing nurse" and a "dear friend."
Carter expressed that the loss of a frontline worker in the pandemic is devastating and serves as a wake-up call for better protection.
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