🇵🇭 Why have so many Filipino nurses in the US died from COVID-19? | The Stream

A stunning number of Filipino nurses in the United States have died of COVID-19.

According to a new study, amongst all nurses of colour, Filipinos have been hit the hardest. In fact, while Filipinos represent just four percent of the nursing workforce, they have so far accounted for 31.5 percent of nurses who died. The figures include those born in the Philippines and also US-born Filipino Americans.

So how did this one group become the frontline workers of all frontline workers? In this episode of The Stream we discuss the inequalities that researchers say contributed to this horrible phenomenon.

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[aljazeeraenglish]

Thanks for watching everyone. Tell us what you think in the comments below.

[rolandosparks]

I'M A NURSE FROM PANAMA AND THE FILIPINOS NURSES HAD BEEN WORKING SO HARD AND WITHOUT ANY COMPLAINS IN THIS I THANK ALL OF THEM FOR THEIR DEDICATION AND HARD FROM CALIFORNIA WITH LOVE

[angeloevangel]

My dad fell in love with one while studying in Australia, even went to the Philippines just to woe her. Never married another lady even though it is allowed and he has the means. They are still a loving couple traveling the world together until COVID hits. I miss both of them but specially my nurse mom.

[mackyoruba]

If these stats are true, then why don't we reduce their working hours? Lack of proper rest may be weakening their immune systems. Sounds like they need pay raises too!

[SDR]

Adding to it, also from what i seen.. Filipino nurses work hard and lot more hours because some also like the money to maintain certain nice life style amd some to support family back home. Plus Filipinos love enjoying life, some of them don't like staying home, always traveling, get togethers and stuff even during the pandemic.

[mariedavis]

Rich people plays the money game to win. Poor people plays the money to not lose. The goal of the truly rich people is to have massive wealth and the poor sees a surplus as an opportunity for consumption instead of investing it. change your mindset and do what the rich does, which is investing.

[ruuutbear]

All Filipino nurses (and workers in general really) that I have met have been excellent at what they do. Thanks AJ for talking about this

[dnguyen]

Basically they work more hours to support their families back home. So their chances to get the virus is greater. :-(

[paddynoble]

This is an amazing conversation. I've been a patient that has received care from many Filipino nurses here in New Zealand. I always talk with them and often think about their experiences here in NZ and what it means to work in the health system here. I admire the sacrifices that the Filipino nurses and families make to living here. And trying to provide a decent living for themselves and their families.

[amjedahmed]

Philippines nurses are easily accessible because they can speak English and more over you can find them in all countries of the Gulf both in government and private hospitals

[bindu]

Nurses have to take care of their health.We can’t satisfy the family always by sending money home .Immigrants have to be more vocal in their workplaces and know our rights.

[lenisalomon]

Filipino are very dedicated to their jobs,

[ThePhlubber]

Lots of Filipinos got the vaccine first as they work in the medical field, which is how it should be. There was a general lack of PPE early on, which was exacerbated by China having Chinese citizens in the US ship PPE back to China. Simply, many Filipinos were hit harder by Covid as their homes are multi generational and they are on the front line. God bless our medical professionals and thank you for all you have endured.

[Sapientia-hsxx]

US systematically uses the Filipino immigrants including Hispanics but also the African Americans for the 3D jobs! Institutional inequalities, racism is very much there. Sad the Covid cases among Filipino nurses are high! They should speak up! We only have one life.

[peters]

Filipino women the kindest nurses in the world ✝️🙏

[brianfrustal]

I just made $15, 000 last week Nice video by the way.

[singlemum]

Poor Filipnos, may it be inside or outside the country

[vkaitakirwa]

Filipinos are generally humble and hard working. The rich are exploiting them. Its a new kind of slavery.

[digitalsuperman]

filipino nurses are selfless. they provide care even at the risk of their own. but lets not discount other nurses and other medical workers. ALL medical personnel are suffering lets give them the proper credit.

[peters]

How can Some organisations take a stake of there pay, in a modern country like America. Unlawful