San Diego Police Officers Do Elderly Man's Grocery Shopping For Him

Mar 31, 2020 by apost team

Two police officers from San Diego went grocery shopping for a 95-year-old man named "Mr. Teo" during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Attempts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have completely changed the way millions of Americans live their lives. Many states have stay-at-home orders in place, businesses are shut down, and toilet paper has become a precious commodity, but what happens when the people who are most susceptible to the novel coronavirus run out of supplies? Police officers in San Diego made sure that one elderly man in their precinct has everything he needs to survive the pandemic.

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Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that have been making people (and animals) sick for years. The common cold is often caused by a coronavirus. So, why is COVID-19 such a big deal? 

COVID-19 is a brand new strain of coronavirus. It's called a novel coronavirus because this particular strain has never been found in humans before. While most people who are infected with COVID-19 experience mild symptoms, some patients develop life-threatening complications. The elderly and people with pre-existing conditions are more likely to become seriously ill if they are exposed to the virus. 

That's why officers with the San Diego Police Department were concerned when they responded to a welfare check for a 95-year-old man named "Mr. Teo." Mr. Teo's wife passed away several years ago, and he lives alone. After hearing about the virus outbreak, Mr. Teo knew he would be putting himself in danger if he left the house for any reason, but he was running out of food and toiletries.

The responding officers understood Mr. Teo's dilemma. Viruses are easily spread in public places like supermarkets, so the kind first responders offered to run errands for Mr. Teo.

In the video below, the officers fill a cart with milk, bread, non-perishable foods, and, of course, toilet paper. After they leave the grocery store, they stop at a local restaurant to buy dinner for Mr. Teo.

Everyone should be taking COVID-19 seriously, but there is no reason to panic. The CDC recommends washing your hands often and staying home when you can. Most importantly, keep an eye on your elderly neighbors. A small act of kindness might save their lives.

We know that this is a scary time for a lot of our readers. What are you doing at home to keep yourselves entertained? Do you have any suggestions for staying positive during these trying times? Tell us about it in the comments. Remember, it may not seem like it right now, but this will not last forever. Things will get better.