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Sermo doctors are fighting on the front lines of COVID-19

Collage of healthcare workers on the front lines, wearing various protective gear such as masks, gowns, and face shields, in different settings amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

The photos featured here were self-submitted by some of the brave Sermo doctors who are fighting on the front lines of this pandemic. 

This week, it was reported that more than 100 doctors and nurses worldwide have died fighting COVID-19, per Newsweek. And “the U.S. saw its first emergency physician die after showing COVID-19 symptoms.”

According to a poll of 450+ Sermo physicians, 43% are working extra hours to help combat the coronavirus, and 37% have colleagues who have fallen ill. They are still struggling with severe shortages, as 73% reported being low on protective gear and supplies. And 77% reported that the virus has taken a toll on themselves and their colleagues. 

In their own words, this is how Sermo doctors are feeling this week—check out some of their personal posts below…

After recovering from a serious COVID-19 infection that led to hospitalization and home isolation, I feel a strong desire to help. Inspired by Sermo doctors on the front lines, I’m eager to contribute in any way possible.
A text excerpt from Urgencias, dated April 7, 2020, discusses frontline doctors' fear of COVID-19 and the impact of inadequate protection and overwhelming workload.
Text reads: "Three doctors and two PAs I know were hospitalized, with one doctor and one PA being intubated. All have recovered so far. Almost all the PAs on the COVID-19 front lines are battling febrile URI symptoms at present.
Comment dated April 7, 2020, in a pediatrics forum discussing hydroxychloroquine use. Advocating for its early, high-dose application with other therapies, echoing what many Sermo doctors on the front lines have considered during the COVID-19 crisis.
A comment from April 7, 2020, reads, "we want to win this war against COVID-19 and we will make it!" followed by flexed arm emojis and a thumbs-up emoji. Our dedicated doctors on the front lines won't back down.