My point isn't about taking a job that comes with risks. It's more about a statistically higher risk to lifeguards in general. Obviously, for the hotel guest that needs CPR to survive, he/she won't care whoever tries to help save his/her life has COVID. However, for lifeguards, it's a new risk. The fact that COVID is a much more contagious disease than many others presents a greater issue to anyone that needs to come in close contact with others on a regular basis, not just lifeguards. I think it's something that needs to be discussed/addressed before it becomes an issue.
I am not sure how much lifeguards make in general, but if the concerns of COVID becomes even a perception issue, I can see how some may not want to bother.
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PS: I am not a lifeguard.