By Laura French
NEW YORK — The New York Times put out a call for EMS providers and other medical professionals to share their stories and photos to possibly be published in an effort to highlight those on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The paper invites providers to submit written responses, photographs or videos addressing topics such as what motivates them to continue working despite the risks, and how the public health crisis has impacted them.
“Like the ash-covered firefighters of Sept. 11, we’ll remember these health care workers and their sacrifice and resilience on the front lines long after Covid-19 fades away,” a Times statement read. “They put themselves in harm’s way, often without the necessary equipment to protect themselves or the resources to treat many of their patients.”
The Times said responses and photographs may be published and videos may be featured on the paper’s Instagram page.
The guidelines for photo submission recommend dressing in uniform, either getting ready for the day or right after a shift, and making sure to take the picture while looking into the camera and in a properly-lit setting.
The Times is also requesting videos of about 45 seconds in length responding to questions about the experience of fighting on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis.