More Than 30 Wuhan Nurses Chop Off Long Hair to Fight Wuhan Virus More Efficiently

Last Updated on 2020-02-03 , 6:14 pm

While most of us are living in fear that we might somehow get into contact with someone who has the infamous novel coronavirus, there are others who are working on the frontline and risking their lives to treat all those who have already been confirmed to be infected by the virus.

There are already close to 12,000 confirmed cases, and the death toll is at a whopping 259 at the time of writing.

Knowing how fast the virus spreads, those on the frontline are doing whatever they can to help treat those infected and curb the virus infection from infecting others, even if it means risking their lives or doing other things that will make their jobs slightly easier.

Previously, we found out about 30-year-old, Shan Xia, who was a nurse working in the Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University. What’s so special about her? Well, she shaved her long hair on 27 January in order to avoid cross-infection and save time when wearing and taking off protective suits.

However, she isn’t the only one who is doing this.

31 More Nurses Sacrifice Hair To Fight Wuhan Virus

31 other nurses at the Western Hospital of Wuhan Union Medical College made a choice to collectively sacrifice their hair in an attempt to make their battle against the highly contagious virus easier.

We all know how precious hair is to a woman, and for her to sacrifice all of that after growing it out for years is really admirable. I’ve cried many times before when the hairdresser cut off slightly too much of my hair, and I can’t imagine what they must have been feeling when they made the decision to do this.

If you’re wondering if shorter hair actually helps, it does. According to research, short hair decreases one’s risk of contracting the virus and also reduces the chances of perspiring and breeding bacteria.

When interviewed, one head nurse shared, “We cut off our hair so that it makes it easier for us to put on our protective gear and take care of our patients. We do not have time to bathe and wash our hair every day.”

It is absolutely heartwarming to know that these medical professionals are willing to do anything to help alleviate the current situation and are prepared to do what it takes to save lives.

You guys are truly our unsung heroes.