The following photo reportage gives insight into the yellow and red zones of Semmelweis University’s Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy. This is the first part of a photo reportage series presenting the departments of the university most affected by COVID care. University staff have never had to treat so many patients requiring intensive therapy, however they are committed to doing their best for the patients’ recovery. The photos were taken by Attila Kovács, photographer of the university’s Directorate of Communication.