Emergency room doctors drenched in sweat and critical care nurses scrambling for protective equipment have quickly come to personify the heroism and tragedy of the coronavirus pandemic.

Like the ash-covered firefighters of Sept. 11, we’ll remember these health care workers and their sacrifice and resilience on the front lines long after Covid-19 fades away. They put themselves in harm’s way, often without the necessary equipment to protect themselves or the resources to treat many of their patients.

What does it mean for these professionals to risk their own health — and their families’ — for the greater good? And what toll has it taken?

If you’re a health care worker confronting the spread of the coronavirus, we want to hear from you. We invite you to share your story below and submit a photograph of yourself or a video responding to our questions. If you prefer to share in one format, please choose one.