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Council Member Zhuang shares personal experience with doctor spouse during COVID-19
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Council Member Susan Zhuang shares her personal experience as the wife of a primary care doctor during the COVID-19 pandemic. She describes the precautions they took to protect their family, including having her husband change clothes before entering their home.
- Zhuang emphasizes the dedication of healthcare workers during the pandemic
- Dr. Katz acknowledges the difficult times and emotional toll on healthcare workers and their families
- The anecdote provides context for Zhuang's understanding of doctors' challenges
Susan Zhuang
1:20:03
I really appreciate the work you guys doing And also as a wife of a doctor, also primary care doctor, I understand how much they put in their work.
1:20:13
I have to say during COVID time, I asked my husband take off your clothes in your car before you get in the house.
1:20:20
That I did to ask him, he did that during COVID time.
1:20:24
He never complained because we have 2 little ones at home.
1:20:28
I said, I understand that you see a lot of patient.
1:20:31
We love you, but still I want my kids safe.
1:20:35
So in the period of time, he's scared to come home because he want to protect his children.
Mitch Katz
1:20:46
I'm sorry.
1:20:46
It was a horrible time.
1:20:48
I'm sorry that you were subjected in your children, and I'm sure it was very hard on him.
Susan Zhuang
1:20:54
Yeah.
1:20:55
But in New York City, sorry.
Mitch Katz
1:20:58
That's okay.
1:20:59
Many of us shed a lot of tears over those those days.
1:21:02
They were they were horrible days.