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Working Life: I layer thermals to survive the cold in a drive-thru Covid-19 testing centre

Jennifer Long, HSE Covid-19 community swabber, Lee Covid Testing Centre, Cork
Working Life: I layer thermals to survive the cold in a drive-thru Covid-19 testing centre

Jennifer Long, Covid-19 community swabber at the swabbing centre on the Old Mallow Road, Cork. Outdoor photograph- social distancing practiced. Pic; Larry Cummins

6am

 My alarm goes off loudly and I jump out of bed. My dogs Gizmo and Tiny watch as I layer up with thermals, leggings, and long-sleeved tops - fundamental to survive the cold in a drive-thru Covid-19 testing centre, where I’m outdoors most of the day.

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