Tribute to health workers in China: A group of respectable population during the outbreak of the COVID-19
Yu-Tao Xiang, Yu Jin, Yu Wang, Qinge Zhang, Ling Zhang, Teris Cheung, Yu-Tao Xiang, Yu Jin, Yu Wang, Qinge Zhang, Ling Zhang, Teris Cheung
Abstract
The health authorities reported that 3,019 Chinese health workers were infected with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), of whom, ten died. This article explored relevant reasons and offered suggestions to reduce the risk of infection and provide emergency psychological response for this population.
Conflict of interest statement
Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interest exists.
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