When Dr. Carla Barber arrived in Madrid from the Canary Islands, she was met with a stark reality. Her colleagues told her, “Carla, this is a war, and we’re trying to fight it with every weapon we have.” Determined to help, Dr. Barber joined the front lines against the COVID-19 outbreak that had overwhelmed Spain’s capital.
The healthcare system was saturated, and resources were stretched thin. Dr. Barber witnessed firsthand the immense strain on medical staff as they struggled to care for a growing number of patients. “The resources are not enough for all patients,” she mentioned, highlighting the dire situation.
Tragically, Dr. Barber began to show symptoms of COVID-19 herself. To prevent further spread and protect her colleagues, she quarantined at home. Her story underscores the sacrifices healthcare professionals make globally in the fight against the pandemic.
