Nurses Group Believes At Least 90,000 Health Workers Have Had COVID-19

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) reports that at least 90,000 healthcare workers worldwide have been infected with COVID-19, a figure significantly higher than previous estimates. Additionally, over 260 nurses have died, more than double the previous month's report. ICN CEO Howard Catton calls on governments to provide more personal protective equipment and improve data recording on infections and deaths among healthcare workers. This data is crucial for enhancing infection prevention and control measures, potentially saving thousands of lives.

What is the estimated number of health care workers infected with COVID-19 according to the ICN?

• 20,000

• 90,000

• 120,000

• 50,000

How does the ICN's reported number of infections compare to the WHO's earlier report?

• It is slightly higher

• It is more than four times higher

• It is lower

• It is the same

What is the current number of nurse deaths reported by the ICN?

• 300

• 100

• 150

• 260

What does ICN CEO Howard Catton urge governments to do?

• Provide more personal protective equipment

• Reduce working hours

• Increase hospital funding

• Hire more health care workers

Why is it important to improve data recording according to the ICN?

• To enhance infection prevention and control measures

• To improve patient satisfaction

• To reduce the number of health care workers

• To increase hospital budgets