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Physicians facing coronavirus: ‘This is a war. We are soldiers.’ l Expert Opinion

But unlike traditional wars, this battle extends outside of the battlefield. These soldiers do not sleep in trenches; they return home each night. Their babies needs to nurse. Their partners may be soldiers who also need relief.

Philadelphia Medical Reserve Corps volunteer and nurse Stephen Bonett (left) gives hand sanitizer to fellow nurse Marina Spitkovskaya at the city's coronavirus testing site next to Citizens Bank Park last week.
Philadelphia Medical Reserve Corps volunteer and nurse Stephen Bonett (left) gives hand sanitizer to fellow nurse Marina Spitkovskaya at the city's coronavirus testing site next to Citizens Bank Park last week.Read moreTIM TAI / Staff Photographer