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‘COVID On My Face,’ Colleagues Fall Ill: NYC Doctors, Nurses Plead For Help

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“COVID On My Face”

With Personal Protective Equipment scarce in New York City hospitals, doctors and nurses struggle to protect themselves as more and more COVID-19 patients are brought in.

What can society do to support healthcare personnel in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic?

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the entire world, with healthcare personnel at the forefront of the battle against the virus. In New York City, where the number of coronavirus cases has been overwhelming, doctors and nurses are pleading for help as they face dire circumstances on the frontlines.

Many healthcare workers have contracted COVID-19, with some currently fighting for their lives. “COVID on my face” has become a common phrase among healthcare personnel as they describe the dangerous and stressful conditions they work under. Despite the risks, doctors and nurses continue to work long hours; understaffed, overwhelmed, and exhausted.

The scarcity of personal protective equipment (PPE), including gowns, masks, and gloves, puts the health and safety of doctors and nurses at risk every day. Healthcare personnel say that they must reuse PPE, sometimes for days, and clean them themselves. This reuse of PPE is not only dangerous but also violates standard infection control protocols. The inadequate PPE situation in New York City has become a source of concern for many healthcare workers, who fear that they will inevitably be infected with COVID-19.

The shortage of medical equipment, such as ventilators and oxygen, is also causing concern among healthcare personnel; severely ill COVID-19 patients require these vital resources to stay alive. Hospitals in New York City are receiving supplies, but they are not enough to meet the rapidly escalating demands.

The rising number of COVID-19 cases is also causing mental health challenges for healthcare workers. Desperation and fear for their own safety, along with the distress of seeing patients deteriorate, is taking its toll on them. Many fear the potential for long-term psychological repercussions.

Healthcare personnel are pleading for more help, from both the government and the public. They ask that people practice social distancing and follow the stay-at-home orders, to flatten the curve. They also call on the government to increase the supply of PPE and medical equipment to safeguard doctors and nurses, and enable them to continue their life-saving work.

Amid the chaos and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City, one thing remains clear – the dedication of healthcare personnel who continue to fight for the lives of their patients, despite the many dangers they face. It is time for society to show the same dedication to them, by providing the help and resources they need to get through this crisis.