As of Feb. 1, there has been a total of over 11,000 confirmed cases of people infected with the Wuhan virus in China.

And as the numbers climb, medical staff in Wuhan hospitals are working around the clock to tend to patients.

To better serve patients, medical staff were seen having their reunion dinner at the hospital on Chinese New Year eve:

There has also been reports of staff breaking down:

Some images have also gone viral on Weibo, showing medical staff in Wuhan hospitals getting a quick rest.

Seen sleeping in strange positions

Photos on Weibo showed medical staff in various sleeping positions that look rather uncomfortable.

They were seen resting at office desks and counters, for instance.

They also slept on random armchairs and makeshift beds:

And even on the floor:

The widely circulated images have won praise and encouragement online.

Sacrifices

Apart from uncomfortable sleeping positions, medical staff also have to constantly be suited up in uncomfortable gear.

This often leaves marks and prints on their skin:

And the constant disinfecting of the hands has also caused the skin to become raw and sensitive:

Respect.

Top photo via Weibo.