{"id":7338,"date":"2021-05-31T12:40:28","date_gmt":"2021-05-31T04:40:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/?p=7338"},"modified":"2022-03-23T10:26:06","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T02:26:06","slug":"covid-19-doctor-shaved-head","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/covid-19-doctor-shaved-head\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctor’s Shaved Head For COVID-19 Fight Goes Viral, Sheds Light On Medical Workers’ Tough Jobs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Doctor went viral after shaving head for COVID-19 fight<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Since loose hair can carry viruses and increase the risks of COVID-19 infections, many frontline medical workers in Vietnam shave their heads as a health precaution.<\/span><\/p>\n

On 29th May 2021, a photo showing a Saigon surgeon having his head shaved went viral. <\/span>According to Tuoi Tre<\/a><\/em><\/span>, this doctor was preparing to join the mission in the COVID-19 outbreak epicenter of Bac Giang<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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COVID-19 doctor warms netizens\u2019 hearts with his bright smile<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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A few days ago, a photo featuring surgeon Dang Minh Hieu<\/strong> of University Medical Center HCMC smiling while having his head shaved down to the scalp surfaced online.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This photo quickly warmed the hearts of many netizens, who can\u2019t help but be impressed by the young doctor\u2019s cheerful attitude when facing a daunting task.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nAccording to <\/span>Tuoi Tre<\/a><\/em>, this 28-year-old doctor shaved his head as a preventative measure before heading to Bac Giang for COVID-19 fights.\u00a0<\/span>
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\u201cI can\u2019t wait to contribute to our nation\u2019s fights against COVID-19 and help our people return to normality,\u201d Dr Dang said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr Dang is one of 200 doctors at University Medical Center HCMC who volunteered to join the treatment efforts in Bac Giang.<\/span><\/p>\n

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COVID-19 frontliners make many sacrifices<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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While Dr Dang\u2019s iconic moment has shed a little light on frontliners\u2019 tough jobs, there are many selfless sacrifices of COVID-19 medical workers that we don’t know about.<\/p>\n

Due to the requirements of the treatment facilities, medical workers have to wear protective equipment from head to toe. Plus, they cannot work in a comfortable environment with air conditioning and tend to sweat profusely all the time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Therefore, not only shaving their heads off helps to maintain hygiene, but it also reduces the chances of getting infected.<\/p>\n

Aside from cutting their hair, many medical workers have to make the conscious decision of staying away from their families. For those with young children or old parents who need care, this is a very tough call to make.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Doctor\u2019s shaved head for COVID-19 fight warms netizens\u2019 hearts<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Vietnam is dealing with the mounting crisis<\/a> of nationwide COVID-19 outbreaks, and medical workers are working intensely to keep communities safe.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you think being cooped up in your room or wearing masks is inconvenient, think about medical workers sweating in protective equipment while doing their jobs.<\/span><\/p>\n

To alleviate the pressure off our medical workers amid these unprecedented times, heed COVID-19 health protocols and refrain from going out when possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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