COVID-19: Over 22,000 Healthcare Workers Infected by Coronavirus

A new WHO report revealed 22,073 COVID-19 cases among healthcare workers. Healthcare workers are being infected both in the workplace.

The World Health Organization (WHO) said that the COVID-19 pandemic has hit over 22,000 healthcare workers across 52 countries and regions.

According to its daily situation report on Saturday, 22,073 COVID-19 cases among healthcare workers //have been reported to the WHO as of Wednesday, April 8, Xinhua news agency reported.

Coronavirus
Coronaviruses infect animals, humans, and birds. Human coronaviruses, such as SARS, MERS, and 2019-nCoV cause respiratory distress and even death. The S protein is the infectious agent of the virus.

‘COVID-19: To protect frontline healthcare workers, the WHO stressed the correct use of personal protective equipment like masks, goggles, gloves, and gowns. ’

The report said the number is probably under-represented as there is so far no systematic reporting of infections among healthcare workers to the WHO.

Preliminary results suggest healthcare workers are being infected both in the workplace and in the community, most often through infected family members.

Noting the risk of burnout among healthcare providers, the WHO called for respecting their rights to decent working conditions.

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