JANESVILLE, Wis (SPECTRUM NEWS) -- A Rock County ER Doctor making the ultimate sacrifice for his hospital, his community and his family.  

Mercy Health Associate EMS Director Dr. Chris Wistrom says he had no choice but to shave his two decade old beard, all because of COVID-19.

"With this Coronavirus, needing to protect myself, my family, my patients, it was the only right thing to do, that I could wear the mask, that it would have the seal and I could stop the spread of this thing.

Dr Wistrom's three little girls admit seeing 'daddy' without his facial hair was a shock, but they understand the sacrifice.  They hope you will stay home and stop the spread.