March 30 is National Doctors’ Day, when the US recognizes the hard work of physicians, such as being on the frontlines of the novel coronavirus outbreak to help treat patients and prevent the spread of the virus.

The coronavirus has spread to over 177 countries and territories. The United States alone has over 143,055 cases and 2,513 deaths from the new disease.

The outbreak has had an effect on almost everyone’s daily life in some way, as schools and businesses shutter to stem the spread. Hospital staff in particular are confronting the virus every day and putting their own health at risk to help test or treat those infected by coronavirus.

Staff shortages could occur as a result of health workers being told to self-quarantine after being exposed to the coronavirus, according to a recent Business Insider article.

According to a Bloomberg report citing data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, four out of the top five highest-paid jobs in the US are in the medical field, with physicians, surgeons, and general practitioners reporting salaries over $200,000.

We decided to look at how their coworkers fare.

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[Source: Business Insider]