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Is it ok for my wife to still continue to work as a nurse in her gp practice, as i have type 1 diabetes and the virus puts me at risk?
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Of course...: Your wife is on the front lines of helping those in need. It is up to her to prevent bringing the virus home.
Answered 3/21/2020
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