The COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the nations and has created the institution of unprecedented measures globally toward its containment. Extraordinary measures may be needed for health-care preparedness, to reduce morbidity and mortality. Health-care workers who are at the frontlines in such pandemics are the most vulnerable. These issues are addressed in this article.
Keywords: COVID-19; epidemic severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2; health-care worker; pandemic; personal protective equipment; preparedness; protection.