"These wounds will not go away — they will remain inside us": photos of medical girls with traces of masks on their faces

These frail women are at the very forefront of the war against the insidious coronavirus. Their selfless daily work is invisible, and their feat will not be dedicated to monuments. The only thing we can do for them is to comply with the quarantine rules so that everyone can return to normal life as quickly as possible. See what marks medical masks and safety glasses leave on their faces and think about whether your walk is worth these wounds.

Working in hospitals that accept patients with coronavirus is incredibly difficult. Medical personnel have to give patients every minute of their time, denying themselves the slightest respite. The protective gear, uncomfortable but vital, cannot be removed at any time.

Dressing up becomes a whole problem — it takes up precious time and leads to an overspend of today's precious disposable protective equipment. Therefore, doctors are forced to stay in the "dirty zone" for the entire shift, encased in antiviral "armor". But even after work, the nightmare does not end. One of the nurses said so in a short interview with the press:

One of the girls said that these wounds on the faces are not the worst, as they will quickly pass. Much worse, the traces will remain inside and you may have to live with them until the end.