Omicron outbreak takes toll on paramedics, ambulances parked - a podcast by RNZ

The Omicron outbreak's taking its toll on paramedics, with Auckland down nine ambulances on Saturday night because of a lack of staff.
St John is putting it down to illness and self isolation, compounded by a shortage of healthcare workers which it says is affecting the entire sector.
But workers say the issues are much bigger than covid - and urgent intervention is needed.
Nita Blake-Persen reports.

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