The healthcare market is already stretched thin. It is estimated that if the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread it may further aggravate labor shortages in the healthcare field. In anticipation of the potential spread of the virus, healthcare staffing agencies and hospitals are preparing to operate at an increased capacity. Many healthcare workers are required to self-quarantine after coming into contact with infected individuals, according to Kaiser Health News. While the number of staff members who are needed at hospitals has not yet increased, it may.
See "Coronavirus strains healthcare labor market ", Alex Kacik and Harris Meyer, Modern Healthcare , March 10, 2020