The city of Wuhan in central China is under apocalyptic conditions since a new coronavirus that causes respiratory illness emerged there and began spreading out of control. For a week, the city has been under a quarantine that residents say is causing shortages of food and supplies. The thousands of cases in the city are also putting a strain on its medical system, with two makeshift hospitals being built and medical professionals arriving from all over the country in an effort to keep up with the outbreak.
These photos of nurses getting ready for their first shift in the coronavirus ward upon being deployed to Wuhan show the extent of the preparation they have to undergo, cutting and even shaving the sides of their hair so their medical caps can fit snugly against their heads. Additional photos show all the layers that go on after that to prevent them from contracting the disease from their patients.
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Nurses cut each other’s hair in preparation to wear coronavirus protection gear
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Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that include the common cold, but a few have been known to cause more serious illness. The new coronavirus is said to cause fever and respiratory symptoms (cough, difficulty breathing) which can progress to pneumonia in severe cases. Of the nearly 8000 patients reported as of January 30, about 170 have died, most of whom had existing chronic health issues such as heart disease or immune insufficiency.
After getting dressed, they write their names on the bulky suits to identify each other
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Nurses wear gear to keep particles out of their eyes, noses and mouths
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Overworked medical staff fall asleep wherever they are
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Commenters are amazed by the conditions these nurses have to endure
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