A paramedic has claimed he was evicted because of his landlady’s fears over coronavirus.
Joseph Hoar, who works for South West Ambulance Service, posted a text message on Twitter in which he claimed his landlady tells him to move out as “it’s a matter of time before you are in contact with the virus”.
Mr Hoar, posting on Saturday evening, said his eviction meant he would not be able to do his 12 hour shift the following night.
The text said: “Actually Joe, on reflection I am now super nervous about having someone from the NHS here. As it’s only a matter of time before you are in contact with the virus.
“Can you organise an Airbnb and collect your stuff tomorrow.
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“Sorry I normally would never do this but it’s not worth the risk. I’ll charge you for the week and refund everything. Hope you understand. Kind regards.”
Sharing the text, Mr Hoar wrote: “When you work as a paramedic for the NHS and you get evicted over a text by your landlady.
"Because of this I now won’t be able to work my 12hr night shift tomorrow, so that means one less paramedic on the road.
“At these unprecedented times we need our NHS demand more than ever.”
ITV News reported he later managed to find accommodation with a colleague.
In the midst of the coronavirus crisis many are reaching out to NHS staff to offer their services free of charge.
Some taxi drivers are offering free rides for anyone with an NHS ID and people have offered rooms in their homes.
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