Dear Editor,
Last week I had an appointment at Richmond Hospital.
As I sat in small waiting room, two men entered, sat either side of me and engaged in loud conversation.
Although seating was spaced, they were still close. I was shocked because I saw that neither of them was wearing a mask, as if oblivious of any pandemic.
Out of concern for my health and safety in a confined space, I stood up immediately and waited outside in the hallway until it was time for my appointment.
I discovered later that the hospital does not enforce a mask policy, so patients and staff alike must take their chances in the confined spaces within the building.
This situation is ludicrous. The one place that is full of people with health problems is where I expected masks to be mandatory. Hospitals should protect not only patients, but also the health care workers who risk their lives every day to help us all.
Never mind being vigilant and kind and whatever else they tell us on TV.
Peter Clay
SOUTH SURREY
