Author: Gao Xiang, Li Han

Translated by: Wu Xia

Four medical staff of the Emergency Center of Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University accidentally infected the new coronavirus during work, and returned to their positions after treatment. On the 6th, after the regular department meeting, they cheered each other up and shared their experiences with patients, encouraging them to maintain an optimistic attitude to defeat the virus.

The 38-year-old nurse, Guo Qin, was the earliest returnee to the emergency center. She was diagnosed with the infection in mid-January, and the quarantine observation period ended on January 28. Her health was normal. Returning to her post, she took the initiative to devote herself to the most dangerous isolation ward to carry out nursing work. "I can help colleagues to share the pressure and help patients recover early. I feel that every day is very fulfilling."

Zhao Zhigang, 40, is the deputy chief physician of the emergency center. After confirming the infection, due to his mild symptoms and the shortage of bed in the hospital ward, he took the initiative to go home for isolation. During the quarantine, he provided online consultation service for fever patients through the online mini-program of the hospital officials' micro-online consultation. He conducted online consultation service for more than 10 hours a day. According to statistics, as of February 6, he provided online consultation services for 743 patients.

On February 5, Zhao Zhigang returned to his post. At 8 am on the same day, he appeared on time in the emergency consultation room. He received 16 patients and was responsible for the treatment of more than 20 patients in the emergency room. Next, he will participate in the night shift. “I will not leave my post for a day before the retreat of the epidemic." He said that since the disease did not destroy himself, he must continue to fight the disease.

The hospital's emergency center nurses Li Chunfang and Bai Hui were diagnosed with the new coronavirus on January 19 and 21, respectively. Due to mild illnesses such as low fever, they were isolated and treated at home, and recovered and returned to work on February 6 and February 4.

Li Chunfang, who has worked in the hospital for 30 years, said that it is more important to use the rich nursing experience at this moment and play a supporting role among young nurses. Bai Hui, 32, frankly believes that through more than 10 days of fighting against the virus, she is more convinced that the new coronavirus pneumonia can be prevented and treated, and she will rejuvenate and fight the epidemic.

Xia Jian, deputy director of the emergency center of Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, believes that the return of the four medical staff not only reflects the spirit of selfless dedication of the medical staff, relieves the pressure of the department's medical staff to a certain extent, but also conveys the confidence to the patients to overcome the disease.