Xi stresses protection, care for medical professionals in coronavirus battle

Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed the importance of protecting medical personnel to make sure they are healthy and focused on winning the battle against the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Noting that medical workers are the backbone of the fight against the epidemic, Xi stressed the importance of protecting and caring for them and providing support for them from all aspects.

Xi made the remarks while giving instructions on protecting the medical workers taking part in the COVID-19 prevention and control.

According to the National Health Commission, a total of 1,716 Chinese medical workers had been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus by February 11, among them six had succumbed to the disease.

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