US begs foreign doctors, nurses to come for visas, as Covid-19 cases passes that of China .

The U.S. Department of State had announced that it is looking to hire international medical staff to handle the increasing number of coronavirus cases in the country. .

“We encourage medical professionals seeking work in the U.S. on a work or exchange visitor visa (H or J), particularly those working on #COVID19 issues, to contact the nearest U.S. Embassy/ Consulate for a visa appointment,” said a statement by the Bureau of Consular Affairs. .

The U.S. is now the coronavirus infection capital of the world, after surpassing China and Italy last night, with 85,991 confirmed cases, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. .

Particularly those working to treat or mitigate the effects of COVID-19 were encouraged to reach out to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate to request a visa appointment, the statement added. .

The State Department also urged foreign medical professionals already in the U.S. to take necessary steps to extend their stay.