Southwest China's Guizhou province sent a team of 102 medical professionals on Tuesday to assist local hospitals in Hubei province to help fight against the novel coronavirus pneumonia outbreak, including 17 male nurses.

Zhang Wenlun, head nurse of the intensive care unit at Zhenfeng County People's Hospital in Guizhou, is a father of two children.

Zhang's youngest child is only 6 months old.

"It's a pity to miss their growth, but they will be proud of me for my choice in the future," Zhang said.

Wu Jinrong, a nurse at Qianxinan People's Hospital, said that he was excited after receiving the notification to assist in Hubei, and did not fall asleep until 4 am. Wu said as a Party member, it's his duty to go to Hubei and support coronavirus prevention and control.

Che Weiwei contributed to this story.