Published 22:03 IST, August 25th 2020

Doctor shares pic of wrinkled hand from wearing PPE for long hours; netizens salute him

A doctor shared a picture of his sore and pale hand, appearing to be numb working overtime, partially due to the humid climate amid the COVID crisis

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In a heartbreaking post, a doctor’s wrinkled hand from wearing medical gloves for long hours while treating COVID-19 patients has left netizens emotional. A Delhi based medic Dr. Syed Faizan Ahm took to his Twitter handle to share a picture of his sore and pale hand, appearing to be numb working overtime, partially due to humid climate. In caption, medic wrote that it was a glimpse of what happens when medics wore PPE in a humid climate, saying, that he h been profusely sweating. 

picture instantly triggered responses from netizens who thanked medic for his relentless service in such dire times of crisis. Several ors expressed sness at challenges healthcare workers faced while treating coronavirus patients. Many wishes poured in for doctors, as many ors shared photos of ir hands, all similar to Dr. Faizan. “Words fall short of spectacular effort being put in by saviours like you. humanity will always remain indebted to you for this,” a user wrote, expressing gratitude. “Use powder-free nitrile gloves y are better than regular gloves,” vised ar. “can’t even imagine your Situation, God bless you, Doctor,” said third.  im has since accumulated over 19,000 likes and more than 3,000 retweets. 

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Contribution of medics makes India proud

Earlier, Minister of Railways and Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal h lauded efforts of medics and frontline workers in ir brave fight against COVID-19 at inauguration of CII’s 12th MedTech Global Summit in Delhi. In a live-streamed Facebook dress, he said that contributions by doctors and paramedical staff was immense and makes entire country extremely proud and thankful. efforts of medical staff have me entire country really proud," Goyal said. 

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22:03 IST, August 25th 2020