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Fighting COVID-19 Pandemic: 39 Diaries inside Wuhan Association for Science and Technology (WAST)


(25) Advance to the forefront


author： Li Junjun |  source：WAST  |  Update time ：2020-12-04


Date: February 16, 2020


Weather: Sunny


Recorder: Li Junjun, Deputy Director of WAST Jiang’an District Branch Office


I received an urgent notice of personnel transfer from the organization department the night before. Upon gaining approval of the leadership, I joined the transfer and isolation work of patients from fever clinics in Hankou Hospital on behalf of the District Branch of WAST.


Since the outbreak, I learned about the COVID-19 pandemic via the information on the Internet and TV as well as from disseminated information and holding on duty for the District Chief Hotline. I am somewhat familiar with the virus, and now I finally have the chance to confront the pandemic head on and work on the frontline. My heart was filled with excitement. My head was full of reminders from frontline colleagues on my way to the hospital: do not eat or drink too much, try to use the washroom less, prepare alcohol, shoe covers, tighten up protective suits, do isolation and observation, do not go home. 


After arriving at the hospital, I was informed about my tasks and precautions by the staff in full protective gear, and my main task was to transfer the confirmed and suspected cases for centralized isolation. After wearing all my protection gear, I got on duty.


The confirmed cases in Wuhan had a surge following the updated diagnostic criteria. As a result, there was an endless stream of patients coming for treatment. Besides me, there were two young colleagues from the procuratorial system who were transferred here more than a week ago, and they were more adept at work compared with me. The huge stress from work quickly dissipated my fears, and I devoted myself to the intense work.


To my surprise, despite the rush and lack of mental preparation, all of the patients cooperated with our work without exception. There was a woman whose son has been confirmed, and her daughter-in-law was a suspected case, and she herself needs centralized isolation. Upon learning that she and her daughter-in-law needed to take quarantine, she burst into tears in fear of her young granddaughter being left unattended. In the face of the sudden pandemic, the familial bonds between people are emotionally touching. Although the medical workers were exhausted by the high-intensity labor, yet they maintained patience in explaining the conditions to each patient, conducted their work in an orderly fashion, and took care of every patients. 


During the lunch break, I saw a young nurse took a selfie facing the balmy sunshine, holding a V sign with her hand. Although the heavy goggles and mask hid her face, it is undoubtedly the most beautiful selfie. 


A busy day passes quickily, and we received nearly 80 patients and quarantined about 30. I felt a bit tired and checked the latest updates about the pandemic on the phone, seeing that the confirmed and suspected cases had dropped significantly, I felt relieved. The figures on the screen and my experience of the day embodied the absolute trust of people in the Party and the country, and the determination of medical workers and Party members in holding fast to their posts. The pandemic will eventually pass.


Victory is around the corner.

Fighting COVID-19 Pandemic: 39 Diaries inside Wuhan Association for Science and Technology (WAST)


(25) Advance to the forefront


author： Li Junjun |  source：WAST  |  Update time ：2020-12-04


Date: February 16, 2020


Weather: Sunny


Recorder: Li Junjun, Deputy Director of WAST Jiang’an District Branch Office


I received an urgent notice of personnel transfer from the organization department the night before. Upon gaining approval of the leadership, I joined the transfer and isolation work of patients from fever clinics in Hankou Hospital on behalf of the District Branch of WAST.


Since the outbreak, I learned about the COVID-19 pandemic via the information on the Internet and TV as well as from disseminated information and holding on duty for the District Chief Hotline. I am somewhat familiar with the virus, and now I finally have the chance to confront the pandemic head on and work on the frontline. My heart was filled with excitement. My head was full of reminders from frontline colleagues on my way to the hospital: do not eat or drink too much, try to use the washroom less, prepare alcohol, shoe covers, tighten up protective suits, do isolation and observation, do not go home. 


After arriving at the hospital, I was informed about my tasks and precautions by the staff in full protective gear, and my main task was to transfer the confirmed and suspected cases for centralized isolation. After wearing all my protection gear, I got on duty.


The confirmed cases in Wuhan had a surge following the updated diagnostic criteria. As a result, there was an endless stream of patients coming for treatment. Besides me, there were two young colleagues from the procuratorial system who were transferred here more than a week ago, and they were more adept at work compared with me. The huge stress from work quickly dissipated my fears, and I devoted myself to the intense work.


To my surprise, despite the rush and lack of mental preparation, all of the patients cooperated with our work without exception. There was a woman whose son has been confirmed, and her daughter-in-law was a suspected case, and she herself needs centralized isolation. Upon learning that she and her daughter-in-law needed to take quarantine, she burst into tears in fear of her young granddaughter being left unattended. In the face of the sudden pandemic, the familial bonds between people are emotionally touching. Although the medical workers were exhausted by the high-intensity labor, yet they maintained patience in explaining the conditions to each patient, conducted their work in an orderly fashion, and took care of every patients. 


During the lunch break, I saw a young nurse took a selfie facing the balmy sunshine, holding a V sign with her hand. Although the heavy goggles and mask hid her face, it is undoubtedly the most beautiful selfie. 


A busy day passes quickily, and we received nearly 80 patients and quarantined about 30. I felt a bit tired and checked the latest updates about the pandemic on the phone, seeing that the confirmed and suspected cases had dropped significantly, I felt relieved. The figures on the screen and my experience of the day embodied the absolute trust of people in the Party and the country, and the determination of medical workers and Party members in holding fast to their posts. The pandemic will eventually pass.


Victory is around the corner.