GA Healthcare Workers Fly To New York To Help: Coronavirus

ATLANTA, GA — More than two dozen healthcare professionals from Georgia headed to New York City last Friday to help with the coronavirus patients. Southwest Airlines posted an inspiring photo of them on Instagram leaving Atlanta. They thanked them for their efforts.

In the photo, the healthcare workers are shown with big smiles and making heart-shape symbols with their hands. The airline calls them “brave souls” who are placing themselves above others, despite the risk of exposure.

“Their selfless sacrifice is a beacon of light during such a dark time in our world, and no amount of gratitude and praise would ever be enough,” wrote Southwest. “Because of their courage, our family, our friends, our coworkers, our neighbors, and more have a fighting chance.”

“This photo embodies it all: bravery, courage, and sacrifice. If it were easy, everyone would do it, but we know that is not the case. Thankfully, this group and countless others do it each day, and for that we are forever grateful and in their debt. So to all the first responders, medical professionals, healthcare workers, and anyone else on the front lines today and every day to keep us safe, thank you.”

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Globally, more than 803,000 people have been infected and more than 39,000 people have died from the new coronavirus, Johns Hopkins reported Tuesday. Of that total, more than 164,000 confirmed cases were in the United States. There have been 3,170 U.S. deaths tied to the virus outbreak. Nearly, 1000 New York residents have died from the virus.

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