For Reuters: Mobile COVID-19 testing at tiny homes village

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I spent the afternoon with a mobile COVID-19 testing unit, run by Swedish Medical Center, at Interbay Village, which a village of tiny houses managed by the Low Income Housing Institute in Seattle.

Physician Christopher Merifield watches as physician Lauren Vernese administers a test for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to Anthony Lopez at Interbay Village, a village of tiny houses managed by the Low Income Housing Institute, at a mobile testing site run by Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 29, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Healthcare workers wait for patients who have signed up to be tested for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Interbay Village, a village of tiny houses managed by the Low Income Housing Institute, at a mobile testing site run by Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 29, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

A physician prepares to administer a test for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to a patient at Interbay Village, a village of tiny houses managed by the Low Income Housing Institute, at a mobile testing site run by Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 29, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Physician Aliea Herbert dons personal protective equipment before testing patients for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Interbay Village, a village of tiny houses managed by the Low Income Housing Institute, at a mobile testing site run by Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 29, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Physician Aliea Herbert prepares to administer a test for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to a patient at Interbay Village, a village of tiny houses managed by the Low Income Housing Institute, at a mobile testing site run by Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 29, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Physician Aliea Herbert speaks with a patient before testing them for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Interbay Village, a village of tiny houses managed by the Low Income Housing Institute, at a mobile testing site run by Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 29, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Anthony Lopez has his temperature taken before a physician administers a test for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to him at Interbay Village, a village of tiny houses managed by the Low Income Housing Institute, at a mobile testing site run by Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 29, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Physician Aliea Herbert administers a test for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to a patient at Interbay Village, a village of tiny houses managed by the Low Income Housing Institute, at a mobile testing site run by Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 29, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Rachael Benson, a case manager at Interbay Village, has her temperature taken before a physician administers a test for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to her at Interbay Village, a village of tiny houses managed by the Low Income Housing Institute, at a mobile testing site run by Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 29, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

A sign directs patients who have signed up to be tested for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Interbay Village, a village of tiny houses managed by the Low Income Housing Institute, at a mobile testing site run by Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 29, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Physician Christopher Merifield waits to administer tests for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to patients at Interbay Village, a village of tiny houses managed by the Low Income Housing Institute, at a mobile testing site run by Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 29, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Radio interview with 105.3FM today

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Erica Parkerson from 105.3FM was kind enough to reach out today for a quick interview with me to highlight my recent portraiture of local frontline workers at Seattle area hospitals for Reuters. Listen to the interview on YouTube below and click these links to see the pictures from Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center – Montlake, UW Medical Center – Northwest, Swedish First Hill, and Swedish Issaquah.

For Getty: Lake Washington “Let us Fish” boat protest

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A unique type of protest today in Seattle, photographed for Getty Images.

SEATTLE, WA – APRIL 26: Fishermen take part in a Lake Washington “Let Us Fish” protest traveling from Lake Washington to Lake Union on April 26, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. The group is protesting Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations and Governor Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WA – APRIL 26: EMT Joel Scanlan watches fishermen take part in a Lake Washington “Let Us Fish” protest traveling from Lake Washington to Lake Union on April 26, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. The group is protesting Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations and Governor Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WA – APRIL 26: Protesters on land join fishermen in boats as protesters take part in a Lake Washington “Let Us Fish” protest and rally on Lake Union on April 26, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. The group is protesting Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations and Governor Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WA – APRIL 26: A young fisherman with a rod and a stuffed fish takes part in a Lake Washington “Let Us Fish” protest and rally that traveled from Lake Washington to Lake Union on April 26, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. The group is protesting Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations and Governor Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WA – APRIL 26: Fishermen barbecue hot dogs as they take part in a Lake Washington “Let Us Fish” protest and rally that traveled from Lake Washington to Lake Union on April 26, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. The group is protesting Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations and Governor Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WA – APRIL 26: Police keep watch as a boat flying a Three Percent flag and a Gadsden flag takes part in a Lake Washington “Let Us Fish” protest and rally that traveled from Lake Washington to Lake Union on April 26, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. The group is protesting Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations and Governor Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WA – APRIL 26: A protester on land joins fishermen in a boat as protesters take part in a Lake Washington “Let Us Fish” protest and rally on Lake Union on April 26, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. The group is protesting Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations and Governor Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WA – APRIL 26: Fishermen take part in a Lake Washington “Let Us Fish” protest and rally that traveled from Lake Washington to Lake Union on April 26, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. The group is protesting Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations and Governor Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WA – APRIL 26: A fisherman takes part in a Lake Washington “Let Us Fish” protest and rally that traveled from Lake Washington to Lake Union on April 26, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. The group is protesting Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations and Governor Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WA – APRIL 26: Fishermen take part in a Lake Washington “Let Us Fish” protest and rally on Lake Washington on April 26, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. The group is protesting Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations and Governor Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WA – APRIL 26: People take part in a Lake Washington “Let Us Fish” protest and rally on Lake Washington on April 26, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. The group is protesting Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations and Governor Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WA – APRIL 26: A fisherman takes part in a Lake Washington “Let Us Fish” protest and rally on Lake Washington on April 26, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. The group is protesting Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations and Governor Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)

For Reuters: COVID ICU at UW Medical Center

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I spent the afternoon at the COVID ICU, built to handle exclusively COVID-19 cases, today at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake for Reuters.

Nurse Leah Silver cares for a COVID-19 patient in the COVID ICU at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 24, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

The toes of a COVID-19 patient are seen in the COVID ICU at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 24, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Nurse Leah Silver uses a radio to communicate while inside the room of a COVID-19 patient in the COVID ICU at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 24, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

A COVID-19 patient is seen through a window in the COVID ICU at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 24, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

A colleague helps nurse Brandel Janke remove his personal protective equipment after leaving the room of a COVID-19 patient in the COVID ICU at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 24, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

A nurse prepares to enter the room of a COVID-19 patient in the COVID ICU at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 24, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Nurse Brandel Janke assists nurse Megan DePaolo with donning her personal protective equipment as she prepares to enter the room of a COVID-19 patient in the COVID ICU at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 24, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

COVID-19 patient Theresa B. receives treatment from physician Amanda Shepherd in the COVID ICU at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 24, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

The video feed on a baby monitor displays the interior of a COVID-19 patient’s room in the COVID ICU at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 24, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Brandel Janke and Moriah Janke, who are married, wear matching shirts while working together in the COVID ICU at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 24, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Portraits of personnel are seen on a wall with images of the unit’s unofficial mascot, the unicorn, in the COVID ICU at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 24, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Custodian Meseret Gher cleans a room in the COVID ICU at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 24, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

For Reuters: Hospital workers on front line of COVID-19 pandemic at Swedish Issaquah

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It was a pleasure to meet more folks facing the COVID-19 pandemic today at the Swedish Medical Center Issaquah campus, making portraits of them for Reuters.

Jozette Danek and David Danek, who are married and are both charge nurses in the ICU and telemetry unit, kiss while posing for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center Issaquah campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Issaquah, Washington, U.S. April 21, 2020. “Thank you to our community for all your support,” they say. REUTERS/David Ryder

Joan Murphy, an emergency department technician, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center Issaquah campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Issaquah, Washington, U.S. April 21, 2020. “Me, I am humbled,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Teri Mallard, a nurse, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center Issaquah campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Issaquah, Washington, U.S. April 21, 2020. “I’m happy to do anything that is needed during this COVID-19 crisis. If today we are a little better than yesterday, then that’s enough,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Justin Giddings, a nursing assistant who cares for COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center Issaquah campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Issaquah, Washington, U.S. April 21, 2020. “Take care of one another,” he says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Matthew Gockel, a clinical social worker in the COVID-19 unit, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center Issaquah campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Issaquah, Washington, U.S. April 21, 2020. “Unfortunately, some of my patients don’t make it home. Inequality doesn’t stop, so neither will I,” he says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Brandon Nolan, an environmental services technician who provides clean linen to staff and patients, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center Issaquah campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Issaquah, Washington, U.S. April 21, 2020. “Stay strong,” he says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Amanda Dear, a nurse working in COVID-19 units, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center Issaquah campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Issaquah, Washington, U.S. April 21, 2020. “It’s fitting that during the year of the nurse we are caring for the sickest patients we have seen in a long time. As a healthcare worker, we train to be the calm within the storm, and we will not allow fear to keep us from where we are needed,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Tallsa Taylor, a cashier and visitor screener, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center Issaquah campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Issaquah, Washington, U.S. April 21, 2020. “I have read about big historic moments in the world like World War II, the Great Depression, and 9/11 but I never thought I would experience a historic moment firsthand,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Regina Huang, a surgical nurse redeployed to the COVID-19 unit during the pandemic, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center Issaquah campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Issaquah, Washington, U.S. April 21, 2020. “Stay home for us so we can go to work for you,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Kasey Nelson, a nurse in the emergency department caring for COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center Issaquah campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Issaquah, Washington, U.S. April 21, 2020. “You can do big scary things,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Camron Oakley, an emergency department technician, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center Issaquah campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Issaquah, Washington, U.S. April 21, 2020. “Plan for the worst, hope for the best, and you will end up in between every time,” he says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Jon Castenada, an operations coordinator who plans care for patients, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center Issaquah campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Issaquah, Washington, U.S. April 21, 2020. “I feel happy, sad, and confused all at once. Happy to have work and help my community. Sad for the lives destroyed. And confused because in order to help, I feel like I cannot show happiness or sadness,” he says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Kristen Collette, a nurse in the emergency room who cares for COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center Issaquah campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Issaquah, Washington, U.S. April 21, 2020. “My pregnancy has made this time as an RN challenging but I am committed to the care of my patients,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Theresa Novak, a nurse acting as an entry control point worker who screens employees and patients entering the hospital, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center Issaquah campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Issaquah, Washington, U.S. April 21, 2020. “Here for all the people,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Kristen Westfall, a nurse in the emergency department who cares for COVID-19 patients and other patients, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center Issaquah campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Issaquah, Washington, U.S. April 21, 2020. “Relax. Stay calm. Breathe. Just not on me,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Jasmine Esguerra, an ICU nurse, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center Issaquah campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Issaquah, Washington, U.S. April 21, 2020. “Doing my best to save lives,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Brian Reames, a security officer, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center Issaquah campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Issaquah, Washington, U.S. April 21, 2020. “Providing a safe workplace for our caregivers and patients during COVID-19,” he says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Marianne Klaas, regional director for Swedish Medical Center, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center Issaquah campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Issaquah, Washington, U.S. April 21, 2020. “It takes all of us – direct and indirect – to make this all work,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Brenna Born, emergency department physician and medical director, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center Issaquah campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Issaquah, Washington, U.S. April 21, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Qian Wang, an endoscopy nurse who has been floating between various units including the ICU, telemetry, and COVID-19 units, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center Issaquah campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Issaquah, Washington, U.S. April 21, 2020. “A smile is the strongest anti-viral. It can travel farther than six feet. Let’s spread this remedy to everyone we meet,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Eric Welch, an environmental services technician in the ICU who cleans rooms of COVID-19 patients, empties trash, and maintains a sanitized environment, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center Issaquah campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Issaquah, Washington, U.S. April 21, 2020. “There’s a lot of people out there that don’t understand the severity of the virus and want to get back to work. Understand when you don’t socially distance or mask up, you’re endangering not only yourself, but also us necessary workers,” he says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Erin Kemperman, a clinical dietician, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center Issaquah campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Issaquah, Washington, U.S. April 21, 2020. “Every patient on a ventilator needs a feeding tube. That’s my expertise,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Heidi Wetterauer, a nurse in the emergency department, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center Issaquah campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Issaquah, Washington, U.S. April 21, 2020. “Hope is the only thing stronger than fear,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Katie Garcia, a chaplain who has been supporting families through COVID-19 challenges, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center Issaquah campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Issaquah, Washington, U.S. April 21, 2020. “This is really hard. We can do hard things,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Michael Sison, a nurse in the emergency room, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center Issaquah campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Issaquah, Washington, U.S. April 21, 2020. “Please stay home,” he says. REUTERS/David Ryder

For Reuters: Franklin County commissioners vote to open county amid COVID-19 pandemic

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Jarae Phillips directs a car at Bush Car Wash, which reopened after Franklin County commissioners voted to end recognition of Governor Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” mandate and allow businesses to reopen, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Pasco, Washington, U.S. April 22, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Rylee McGuinness dries a car at Bush Car Wash, which reopened after Franklin County commissioners voted to end recognition of Governor Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” mandate and allow businesses to reopen, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Pasco, Washington, U.S. April 22, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Sprinklers spray water on farmland as Franklin County commissioners vote to end recognition of Governor Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” mandate and allow businesses to reopen, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Franklin County near Pasco, Washington, U.S. April 22, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

A U.S. flag and a Trump 2020 flag fly in front of a home surrounded by farmland as Franklin County commissioners vote to end recognition of Governor Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” mandate and allow businesses to reopen, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Franklin County near Pasco, Washington, U.S. April 22, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

A home is seen surrounded by wine grapes as Franklin County commissioners vote to end recognition of Governor Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” mandate and allow businesses to reopen, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Pasco, Washington, U.S. April 22, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Equipment sits idle in a development as Franklin County commissioners vote to end recognition of Governor Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” mandate and allow businesses and builders to get back to work, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Pasco, Washington, U.S. April 22, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Vacant lots are seen in a housing development as Franklin County commissioners vote to end recognition of Governor Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” mandate and allow businesses and builders to get back to work, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Pasco, Washington, U.S. April 22, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Farmland is pictured in Franklin County as Franklin County commissioners vote to end recognition of Governor Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” mandate and allow businesses to reopen, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, near Pasco, Washington, U.S. April 22, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

A woman walks her dog as Franklin County commissioners vote to end recognition of Governor Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” mandate and allow businesses to reopen, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Pasco, Washington, U.S. April 22, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

For Reuters: Hospital workers on front line of COVID-19 pandemic at Swedish First Hill

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Noy Monserate, an ER nurse, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “Working in the ER is both a scary experience and at the same time a satisfactory experience for me to be able to help those that need it most during this pandemic,” he says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Audrey Kidd, a central service technician who cleans surgical instruments and sets up trays for the operating room, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “I’m grateful for my job. I like what I do as a tech,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Hannah Hausman, a nurse in the emergency department that works on a team of COVID-19 nurses to plan for employee safety and a surge plan for increased COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “Even though this time is stressful, I have become more thankful for my team and how we have come together and supported each other,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Shane O’Mahony, a physician who is an intensivist and the medical ICU director, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “So many emotions. Families cannot visit in the ICU. Some of the hardest moments are trying to connect families with their loved ones who are struggling to survive sometimes for weeks,” he says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Juanita Willams, a housekeeper, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “Every day is different, but we will soon overcome,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Guy Hudson, a physician and the chief executive officer of Swedish Health Services, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “I am extremely proud to support and lead the effort for the response. We are all in this together,” he says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Anne Lipke, an ICU doctor who has been working during the pandemic as both an ICU doctor and as director of the Issaquah campus ICU, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “I am incredibly proud of both our medical response and our community’s response to Covid,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Jill Beauchamp, an ICU nurse working directly with COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “I’m taking care of people my age. This is real, and the community should continue to help us flatten the curve,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Leia Parker, a registered dietician who has been working in the ICU during the pandemic, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “I am really proud of the team I get to work with every day,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Casey McGee, a materials distribution technician who has worked as the personal protective equipment warehouse tech during the pandemic, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “Thanks to the greater Seattle area for the sheer amount of donations to help us during this tough time,” he says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Adelia Aquino, a cleaner who has been tasked with cleaning rooms of COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “First, I got nervous but because every day my supervisor gave us a meeting, everything feels okay as long as I use my proper PPE I know I will be safe,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Michelle Fero, a medical-surgical nurse in the COVID-19 unit working as a “safety RN” that updates colleagues on changing policies and best practices for using personal protective equipment, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “I’m thankful for all the love and support we have been receiving from the community, and for the excellent teamwork on my unit,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Molly Strieker, a medical-surgical nurse in the COVID-19 unit, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “I am so proud of the teamwork between everyone on my floor. I have confidence in them and know they have my back during these difficult times,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Sarah Jaaskelainen, a nurse in the emergency department who has educated staff, developed new department processes, and screened patients for COVID-19, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “I’m thankful for the outpouring of support from our community and the willingness and dedication of my coworkers to show up even when the job gets hard to do whatever is needed to care for our patients,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Filipina Mapanao, an emergency technician that works at the COVID-19 triage entry point to make sure infections are contained, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “We are all in this together. Thank you for all donations and support,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Jennifer Hartley, a critical care nurse practitioner, poses for a portrait at the Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 20, 2020. “I’m living but I’m also grieving – for my patients, my colleagues, and my own friends – one of which who has died of COVID-19 in California. Every day I find new ways to become more resilient. That’s how we survive and try to thrive,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

For Reuters: Hospital workers on front line of COVID-19 pandemic at UW Medical Center – Northwest

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Another day of hearing moving stories and meeting inspiring people while photographing the folks on the front line of the pandemic, this time at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest campus for Reuters.

Mark Brumfield, a housekeeper in the emergency room, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 17, 2020. “I would like to say thank you to the community for all your support,” he says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Olivia Wallace, a nurse in the emergency department, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 17, 2020. “Being a new grad, COVID-19 is all I’ve really known. It’s not what I always expected, but it’s what I trained for. I’m proud to be a part of it,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Vozzie Marshall, an operating room assistant, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 17, 2020. To quote James Baldwin, he says, “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” REUTERS/David Ryder

Adrienne Fernandez, emergency department registration supervisor, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 17, 2020. “COVID-19 has not only had an impact on me professionally, but also personally, as I was diagnosed. It was scary. Thanks to UW for your support,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Anikka Estrada, an operating room nurse, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 17, 2020. “Together we can do so much. This time, we can do so much alone. Please do your part and stay home,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Sherri ThunderHawk, a certified nursing assistant, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 17, 2020. “Don’t live in fear, but respect the virus,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Modestus Uwaezuoke, a certified nursing assistant, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 17, 2020. “I love my job. Also miss family,” he says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Senait Woldeyes, a nurse caring for COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 17, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Francis Kimuli, a certified nursing assistant working in the ICU, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 17, 2020. “I do this for my kids. Please stay at home,” he says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Katelyn Van Houdt, a certified nursing assistant who has been helping COVID-19 patients video call family members that cannot visit them, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 17, 2020. “Keep smiling under your mask,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Senidu Abebe, a nurse caring for COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 17, 2020. “I am so proud to be a part of this fight. We will win!” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Aziza Mendez, phlebotomist, and Bernadette Kupec, lead lab assistant, pose for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 17, 2020

Maureen Acholonu, a nurse who has cared for COVID-19 patients and worked as a “dofficer” to help colleagues safely remove their personal protective equipment, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 17, 2020. “I am proud of my career and the teamwork exhibited by my fellow caregivers at these critical times and always,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Alanna Chan, a nurse in the ICU, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 17, 2020. “Some days are happy. Some days are sad,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Lindsey van Winkle, a nurse caring for COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 17, 2020. “Working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic has been an emotional rollercoaster – sadness for the patients who are dying alone, terror for the health of myself, family, and coworkers, and anger watching my neighbors continue life usual – dinner parties and playdates,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Tove Cartwright, a certified nursing assistant, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 17, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Hannah Aquino, a nurse caring for COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 17, 2020. “I do this job for my kids. I just want them to be proud of me, even though I’m terrified that my asthmatic son will get sick. Please stay home,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Tym Primacio, a surgical technologist, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 17, 2020. “I’m drained, but here for you,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Rose Long, an anesthesia technician who has been redeployed to support the COVID-19 fight, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 17, 2020. “I miss my job. I will never complain about the O.R. again,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Faith Reyes, a surgical technologist redeployed to the hospital’s COVID-19 testing site, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 17, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Mavrick Homer, a post-anesthesia care unit nurse, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 17, 2020. “I was planning to retire in a couple of years but now I have to see this thing through. Don’t make this last any longer than it has to. Stay home,” he says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Sher Grater, program coordinator in the nursing department, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 17, 2020. “I want to support nurses the best I can. When I go home, I’m scared of passing this to my family,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Ashley Baymer, a nurse in the emergency department, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 17, 2020. “Putting my life at risk to save yours,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Fitsum Nedi, a nurse who cares for COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 17, 2020. “We are in this fight together,” he says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Hal Ungerleider, manager of Respiratory Care who is working as an emergency preparedness manager during the pandemic, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 17, 2020. “Social distancing is working – stay home. Keeps my family safe,” he says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Lydia Jones, a nurse working to transport COVID-19 patients and as a “dofficer” to help colleagues safely remove their personal protective equipment, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 17, 2020. “Don’t call me a hero. I am just doing my job and I love it. Please stay home and try to stay healthy,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Ana Rivera, a housekeeper who disinfects COVID-19 isolation rooms in the emergency room, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 17, 2020. “Please stay home for others,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Mitra Malek, a surgical technologist, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 17, 2020. “Keep your head up, and handle it,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Patty Endicott, a registered nurse whose team supports clinical staff in ways such as training the “dofficers” that ensure colleagues safely remove their personal protective equipment, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 17, 2020. “Seeing what everyone is giving causes my heart to float very close to the surface, so almost anything can make me cry,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

For Reuters: Hospital workers on front line of COVID-19 pandemic at UW Medical Center – Montlake

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I spent another day photographing hospital workers on the front lines of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic here in Seattle for Reuters. This time, we went to UW Medical Center – Montlake. It was impressive to meet so many dedicated and talented healthcare workers. You can see a nice gallery here on the Reuters site.

Nina Sharma, an ICU pharmacist, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Sumalee Kraisuwan, a post-anesthesia care unit nurse, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “Cannot wait for surgery restriction to be done,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Alex Vengerovsky, an ICU physician caring for COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “Recognizing the team effort,” he says. Picture taken April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

André Mattus, a patient care technician in the emergency department that works as a “dofficer” to help colleagues safely doff their personal protective equipment, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “Doffing PPE is the most hazardous part of our care as this is when we risk accidentally contaminating ourselves. I help doctors and nurses stay safe so that we can continue to care for our community,” he says. Picture taken April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Samuel Warby, a public safety officer, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Celyn Pepino, an interventional radiology technologist, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “I love what I do. I get to be a part of an amazing organization that cares for its employees, patients, community,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Landi Tillis, a nurse on the acute care resource team that cares for COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “I got to discharge a 74-year-old patient a few days ago who was Covid positive and intubated for almost two weeks. I’ve never seen a smile so full of gratitude as he was wheeled out,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Holly Olivieri, an operating room nurse, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Nicole Scovil, a nurse in oncology, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “These past couple weeks have been exceptionally scary for our patients since nearly all of them have no immune system. I’m really missing patients I haven’t been able to visit, as they’re high risk and I work with Covid patients,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Claire Hallock, a nurse, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “The resiliency of both the staff and our patients is remarkable during this time of uncertainty,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Jonathan Sham, a physician in surgical oncology, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “We are called to take care of the patients with cancer who can’t wait until after the pandemic to get treatment, he says.” REUTERS/David Ryder

Amanda Peters, a medical assistant in the emergency department, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “I am a new graduate and I’m extremely happy to lend a hand during this crisis,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Tamar Solomon, a physician assistant in surgery, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “I’m in awe of all the hard work and dedication this hospital has put forth,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Luna Martinez, a nurse working in COVID-19 acute care, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “I am a new grad nurse and it has been a challenging but rewarding time to begin my nursing career,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Flabiano Macon, Jr., a patient services specialist who checks patients in and provides customer service, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Abubacarr Jobe, a biomedical technician in clinical engineering who repairs and maintains medical equipment used on patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Kim Greaves, a nurse in nephrology who has been redeployed to the emergency department, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “I am so proud to be a nurse and happy to help out where I can,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Kamlah Zughni, a surgical nurse who works to educate the operating room staff for COVID-19 cases, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Zahra Ali, an ICU nurse caring for COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “Support local businesses,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Gearland Panelo, assistant nurse manager in the surgical specialties center, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Skylar Tucker, assistant nurse manager in the Center for Reconstructive Surgery, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “This nice weather along with long walks outside with my dog have kept me sane,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Lauren Bloom, a nurse in oncology, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “Honored to serve during this exceptionally difficult time,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Arielle Trumble, a nurse in the operating room that works to educate colleagues on how to work with COVID-19 cases, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “I have a duty of care. We’re prepared for the worst as we hope for the best,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Elena Smith, a surgical nurse, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “Thank you for supporting our teams,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Andrew Lee, supervisor in the blood draw lab that receives COVID-19 samples, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Basak Coruh, a pulmonary and critical care physician that serves COVID-19 patients in the ICU, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “It’s a privilege to care for the sickest patients in our community with COVID-19 and I couldn’t be prouder of our team,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Jamie Peterson, a nurse on the acute care resource team, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “I am proud that UWMC leadership has our backs and supports every staff member,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Alexandra Mariani, a nurse in oncology working with COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “I’ve been a nurse for four months. I wonder what it means for me to spend such a formative period in my career this way,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Rebecca Fulford-Foster, a pharmacy technician that provides medication for patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “I personally have three high-risk people in my life that I’m worried every day I might bring this home to,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Kaitlyn McDow, an ICU nurse who works with COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “Our patients are on ventilators. It’s the last stop on either getting better or passing on,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

Garrett Perchetti, a research scientist in the Department of Lab Medicine Division of Virology working on SARS-CoV-2 research and clinical testing, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Taylor Martino, a nurse in acute care that works with COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Megan Mondoro, a nurse in acute care that works with COVID-19 patients, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Gretchen Rohrbaugh, a nurse in labor delivery that works with COVID-19 mothers and with babies whose mothers have COVID-19, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. “As with so many other trials, this pandemic is again proving the strength and resilience of moms,” she says. REUTERS/David Ryder

John Harmsen, a respiratory therapist that works with lung function and ventilators, poses for a portrait at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. April 15, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

For Reuters: COVID-19 patient care in hospital

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Nurse Spc. Andrew Mattos puts on personal protective equipment before entering a room to care for a patient with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Nurse Spc. Andrew Mattos puts on two pairs of gloves before entering a room to care for a patient with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Nurse Spc. Andrew Mattos puts on personal protective equipment as another nurse observes to ensure that the process happens correctly, before entering a room to care for a patient with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Nurse Spc. Andrew Mattos gives a thumbs up to a nurse observing if he prepares his personal protective equipment correctly, before entering a room to care for a patient with coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Nurse Spc. Andrew Mattos cares for Diana Kitchen, who said she had pneumonia and has been sick for three weeks with coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Diana Kitchen, who said she had pneumonia and has been sick for three weeks with coronavirus disease (COVID-19), uses a spirometer to test the function of her lungs at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Diana Kitchen, who said she had pneumonia and has been sick for three weeks with coronavirus disease (COVID-19), rest in her hospital bed at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Nurse Spc. Andrew Mattos removes a mask after caring for a patient with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Nurse Spc. Andrew Mattos is pictured with marks on his face after wearing a mask to care for a patient with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Microbiologist Milagros Sola processes coronavirus disease (COVID-19) tests in a lab at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

A pouch for a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test is pictured in a lab at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

A tent is pictured at a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) drive-through testing site at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Personnel work inside of a tent at a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) drive-through testing site at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

Personnel work near folded scrubs inside of a tent at a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) drive-through testing site at Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, U.S. April 14, 2020. REUTERS/David Ryder

For Reuters: Hospital workers on front line of COVID-19 pandemic at Harborview

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I spent the day photographing hospital workers on the front line of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic here in Seattle at Harborview Medical Center. It was a beautiful thing to see so many people turn up for portraits and I wasn’t able to share them all here, but please check back for the full gallery. Below are the 28 that went on the Reuters wire. I was really happy to be able to meet all of these people and to photograph everyone from the folks who serve meals and do the plumbing, to the nurses and doctors as well.