Acevedo’s employer laid her off because of the pandemic. But even if her job as an office assistant still existed, she wouldn’t be able to do it. Acevedo said the job can’t be done remotely and, because she’s suffered from chronic asthma since she was 15, she’s afraid of coming into contact with anyone. She usually goes to the hospital once a month because of her condition and has already been three times this year. She has a breathing machine at home.