Frontline workers in China have been fighting the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic for six weeks straight.
China paid tribute to these unsung heroes through social media, sharing images of how their appearance beneath the masks magnify their struggle and sacrifices since the spread of the disease.
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In the photos shared by People’s Daily, nurses were seen with sore marks from wearing tight masks and protective gears after 12 hours of work.
China has mobilized its doctors, nurses, emergency response workers, police, and military to assist in the battle against COVID-19.
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They tirelessly attend to infected patients, attending to their needs, keeping the order in place by sticking to their posts and risking their lives to protect China and the rest of the world against the dreaded disease.
