While many of us have the privilege to “coronavirus and chill,” aka stay home and safe amid the coronavirus outbreak, we should all be grateful to those doing vital work that leaves them exposed.
It’s not just everyone working in health care, though they’re certainly the front line, but a bevy of others keeping our society functioning.
It’s the doormen and delivery guys, the Uber and taxi drivers, the cops and the MTA workers, grocery and pharmacy staff.
With the rest of us tucked into our homes, these folks are taking the risk daily to keep our fridges and pantries stocked, ensure that those who need medications have them — and that travel remains possible, the lights stay on, etc.
In fact, these sorts of services are in such high demand, Amazon announced it’s hiring another 100,000 warehouse and delivery workers as online demand increases.
Not all heroes wear capes — some ride bikes with food strapped to their backs during an infectious-disease outbreak.
Thank you to all who are showing up, despite the risks and fears. We quite literally couldn’t keep going without you.



