Infusion, Covid-19 precautions

Doug had his infusion today. The hospital is taking precautions because of the Covid-19.
Only two entrances are open. A nurse was at each door, asking everyone if we were feeling well, and did we have a fever recently. I was surprised she did not take anyone's temperature. We were told to use the hand sanitizer once inside the door. Only one person (family/caregiver) per patient could come in the building.

In the infusion clinic, all the nurses were wearing masks, and the curtains between chairs were drawn shut. It looked strange.
No one was being allowed into the cafeteria area. Meals for patients were ordered by phone and delivered to the clinic. Even employees (except for food service workers) could not enter the cafeteria area. Our nurse told us they gave their order and it was brought to the cashier area. All massages have been cancelled for the time being.
As a visitor I was not allowed out of the infusion clinic. I usually roam all over the hospital, to get some walking in, and I climb the stairs a lot. We were glad to see all these precautions being taken.

Our very kind nurse ordered me some iced tea when she called in Doug's breakfast order.

Doug's blood counts were qualifying:
ANC        .9
WBC       2.6
HGB        12.9
PLT         148
The doctors have changed the minimum qualifying number for the ANC (absolute neutrophil count) from 1.0 to .5  This is so he won't miss infusions unless it is really really low.

He weighed 160, same as two weeks ago. Very good!

We were very glad to see the PA today. She has been out with a rare kind of abdominal cancer and had radical surgery. She now has two ostomies and is back part time. She looks wonderful and has a great attitude. She is a ray of sunshine!

We got some much needed snow this morning - about 4 or 5 inches. Driving was slow but not bad.

The Covid-19 threatens to grab our attention incessantly to the news feeds. We do keep up to date on the ever-changing guidelines and we are staying home. But we don't want to put our focus there too much. I find myself grateful for the basics today.

Verse of the day:
He will shield you with His wings.
He will shelter you with His feathers.
His faithful promises are your armor and protection. 
Psalm 91:4