So far, 830 cases of the Wuhan coronavirus have been confirmed in mainland China, including 26 deaths. Live updates:
Speaking to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, medical workers in Wuhan -- the city of 11 million people at the center of the coronavirus outbreak -- have described an incredibly intense environment, where they must balance dealing with the overload of patients and suspected patients while also keeping themselves safe."Today, I heard one of my colleagues say that she has got blisters on her face," Wang Jun, a nurse at Jinyintan Hospital, told the broadcaster.
Another nurse, Fan Li, said that she often goes a whole shift without being able to go to the bathroom or get a drink of water. "I would drink some water before my shift, and wait till the end of my shift to drink water again or use the toilet," she said."We can't do either of those things in the wards."
They also have to deal with the potential of being infected themselves -- or simply succumbing to exhaustion. "Many of my friends and colleagues called me yesterday and asked if I'm alright," Fan said."It was quite touching. They said the medical staff of the Jinyintan Hospital are the greatest as we work on the front line. I feel very moved."
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