Helping Test At-Risk People For Coronavirus: Marin County Hero

SAN RAFAEL, CA — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes.

This submission comes from Pat Emerson of San Rafael, who nominated Cicily Emerson, his friend and wife of more than 20 years.

Where the nominee lives:

San Rafael

Name of the nominee:

Cicily Emerson

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:

Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:

She works for Marin Marin Health and Human Services (HHS) and is tasked with setting up mobile testing. She is working 15 hours a day to get at-risk people tested for the coronavirus.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:

She is a better school teacher than me.

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