‘I’m tired of getting yelled at’: Utah’s health care workers say they’re facing increased hostility during COVID-19

A lawmaker is looking to toughen penalties on assaulting health care workers.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Christine Toone, an ICU nurse, in Sandy on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021. Health care workers are reporting increased aggression and hostility from patients who are upset about COVID-19, especially when these people are impacted by misinformation and conspiracies.

‘I’m tired of getting yelled at’: Utah’s health care workers say they’re facing increased hostility during COVID-19

A lawmaker is looking to toughen penalties on assaulting health care workers.

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