Fred was part of a team of frontline workers who were risking their lives every day to take care of Covid-19 infected patients. He would leave home early in the morning and return late at night. Fully aware of the shortage of protective equipment at the medical facility, his wife lived in a state of constant fear.
She pleaded with him not to volunteer, but he wouldn’t listen. They often argued over this, which made the home environment bitter. Fred started leaving for work earlier than usual, without saying goodbye. His wife too began to ignore him.
One day, after a routine check-up, Fred tested positive for Covid-19. Rather than worry about himself, he feared for the safety of his family—his wife and two sons. He couldn’t afford to put them at risk. To avoid any physical contact, he asked his wife to take the kids to his mother’s house nearby while he would recover at home.
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