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He was supposed to retire Thursday after 34 years as a surgical tech. Instead, he died Monday after testing positive for coronavirus.

Por: Chicago Tribune Health September 22, 2022

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After decades of scrubbing in on surgeries as a surgical technologist, Juan Martinez was looking forward to retirement. He planned to travel with his wife and spend more time with his grandchildren. His final work day was scheduled for April 30. He was so dedicated to his job that he kept working even as the coronavirus crisis coincided with the final weeks before his retirement. He died days before reaching it. Juan Martinez worked at the... + full article



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