The impact of previous epidemic disease on mental health in physicians and nurses during COVID-19 pandemic

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in tremendous medical care and social cost for more than one year. As this report is being written (January 23th, 2021), there are approximately 100 million confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide, and most of the cases are in the United States. The healthcare system is overwhelmed by the increased number of cases, growing medical cost, and changing vaccination policy during this outbreak [1]. Definite treatment for COVID-19 remains unclear. The variant virus seems to result in another severe spread of the disease, and numerous medical challenges lie ahead.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research