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Hospital Workers Struggle Amidst Delta Variant Surge
13:18 - 17:35 (04:17)
As the Delta variant surged, many hospitals have lost a significant number of workers either due to burnout, fear of getting infected or hospitalization. This has led to the perverse situation of leaving entire floors of the hospital empty at the time when they are most needed.
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Healthcare workers are facing incredible physical and emotional stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with half of nurses on some units leaving as a result of the pandemic.
13:18 - 17:35 (04:17)
COVID-19
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Healthcare workers are facing incredible physical and emotional stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with half of nurses on some units leaving as a result of the pandemic. In addition to the fear and trauma of dealing with the virus and loss of life, healthcare workers are also facing hostility from some patients.