TESTIMONY
The families of people placed in Ehpad have lived in fear for several days. With the progression of the coronavirus pandemic, and several cases of death among residents of these retirement homes, concern is mounting. An auditor from Europe 1, whose husband has been in an Ehpad in the Paris region for three years, delivered an overwhelming testimony on Wednesday evening to this situation.
"We were super happy, but I will not see him again. I know how it is going with the funeral directors right now, I don't even know if I will be able to attend the cremation. I am confined by myself. dramatic what is happening, "lamented Michèle.
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"This morning two residents died"
Michèle's husband is currently in a protected unit reserved for people with Alzheimer's. But despite the precautionary measures, the coronavirus has already caused the death of several residents. "There is going to be a disaster in the Ehpad. They are fourteen in the reserved unit where my husband is. This morning, two new residents have died. In total, four out of fourteen have already died. I am in distress. more total for my husband, "worried Michèle.
"We cannot call too often because the carers do everything they can. I am lucky to have put my husband in an Ehpad which does not lack masks or outfits, the caregivers have overcoats and charlottes. But unfortunately the coronavirus came inside, "continued Michèle.
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"I couldn't reach my husband"
"Some Ehpad are not equipped like this. When we know the exact number of deaths, it will be very very important," warned Michèle, who has not yet been able to get in touch with her husband since the start of the epidemic.
"I couldn't reach my husband. I am told that he is still very tired. They put the phone close to his ear, but he does not answer. Today he has eaten and drunk, my morale has gone up, "she wanted to be positive all the same.
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