COVID-19: Saudi Doctor Stops His Son From Hugging Him, Breaks Down

This video of a Saudi doctor breaking down has gone viral.

(Photo Courtesy: Twitter / Doranimator)

This six-second clip tells the powerful story of doctors and healthcare professionals in these COVID-19 times.

A doctor in Saudi Arabia returns home, and as his son runs to him for a hug, the doctor stops him - for fear of infecting him - and breaks down under pressure.

Social media across the world has been flooded with reports and posts on the COVID-19 crisis. But few succeed in throwing light on the plight of healthcare professionals, policemen and sanitary workers like this tweet does.

The video has clocked over 11 million views across platforms.

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But as is usual with all things viral, the video has elicited mixed responses, with some calling it staged.