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New York City, once the epicenter of the U.S. COVID-19 outbreak, is bracing for a potential second wave as cases surge nationwide. Yuchen Lin, a 23-year-old nurse in NYC, shares her frontline experience and urges vigilance: \"Fear is real, but so is hope.\"
Fresh out of nursing school last year, Lin stepped into the pandemic’s chaos, prioritizing care for uninsured minorities and underprivileged communities. From distributing PPE to advocating for vulnerable patients, her work highlights systemic gaps in healthcare access. \"We can’t afford to repeat mistakes,\" she says.
Despite strict safety measures, Lin admits the invisible enemy took a toll: \"At first, I was terrified… but then I focused on doing everything I could.\" Her story echoes the resilience of frontline workers worldwide.
Could another wave hit NYC? Lin’s message is clear: \"Stay alert. Protect each other.\"
Yuchen Lin, a 23-year-old nurse in NYC, shares her frontline experience and urges vigilance: \"Fear is real, but so is hope.\"
From distributing PPE to advocating for vulnerable patients, her work highlights systemic gaps in healthcare access. \"We can’t afford to repeat mistakes,\" she says.
