The morning at The University of Tokyo Medical School Hospital was running as usual, with surgeons rushing through the stairways to prepare for the morning rounds.
However, due to the Ministry of Health and Welfare having classified the epidemic as a "designated infectious disease," all the doctors in the hospital now wore masks on their faces as per the epidemic prevention guidelines.
Panting upon arrival at the elevator entrance, everyone hurriedly tidied up their appearance while regulating their breathing. It was already tiring enough to climb so many floors usually, let alone today with masks on, which naturally made it even more strenuous.
Glasses Doctor took off his glasses and wiped the mist from them, a common challenge for those who wear glasses when they also wear masks. However, it was hardly an insurmountable difficulty — once cleaned, they could be comfortably put back on.
