Wu Xiaolong, leader of Wuxi's first medical support team to Wuhan, arrives at Wuhan Railway Station at 23:30, Jan 25. [Photo/people.cn]
"I just arrived in Wuhan safe and sound, and I expect to leave in good health," Wu Xiaolong, a doctor, posted on social media upon his arrival in Wuhan in Central China's Hubei province. Wu traveled to the city to help in the fight against COVID-19.
Wu is director of the infection management department at the Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University. He led the first team of 28 medical workers from Wuxi, Jiangsu province to support Wuhan.
During their 53 days in the city, which was the most heavily hit by the epidemic, Wu and his team shared diary entries and poetry amongst themselves, patients, and social media in order to keep morale high.
Actually, they began sharing even before their arrival on Jan 25. WeChat and QQ groups were set up by Wu to prepare his team for what was coming. The members, many in their early 20s, were asked to keep a diary.
"Every bit counts. A diary will not only help with stress, but also serve as a record for you and the people around you," said Wu.
"Jan 27: We were officially stationed at the First People's Hospital of Jiangxia District after eliminating cross-infection risks."
Wu and his team maintain a positive attitude despite the challenging prevention and treatment work. [Photo/people.cn]
"Jan 28: This is our fourth day in Wuhan. We have been treating confirmed cases and training newly arrived volunteers, including four fellow workers from Wuxi."
"Jan 29: We just moved into another battleground—the Jiangxia District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine —this afternoon. Everything seems to be going smoothly."
The efforts of Wu and his team paid off. All of the 289 patients treated by the team made full recoveries, and no one on the team was infected.
