For World Health Day, Thank Nurses and Midwives

For World Health Day, Thank Nurses and Midwives.

Today is World Health Day.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked that in light of the self-sacrificing work performed by those on the front lines of this global pandemic.

We all use this day to recognize the nurses who put themselves at risk to assist those struggling with COVID-19.

In addition to nurses, midwives who facilitate home births have become more vital, as women around the world choose to avoid hospitals due to the threat of COVID-19.

Nurses and other health workers are at the forefront of COVID-19 response -- , WHO, via ABC News.

... providing high quality, respectful treatment and care, leading community dialogue to address fears and questions and, in some instances, collecting data for clinical studies, WHO, via ABC News.

Quite simply, without nurses, there would be no response, WHO, via ABC News.

Not only are [they] giving life-saving treatment to people, but every single day, [they're] putting themselves at risk for themselves and their family, Dr. Anthony Fauci, via ABC News.

I just think that the American public owes a phenomenal debt of gratitude for these people, and they should just salute them in every way you can, Dr. Anthony Fauci, via ABC News.

When you see health care workers, just applaud them, Dr. Anthony Fauci, via ABC News