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Virus cases put strain on health systems

A paramedic outside Melbourne's St Vincent's hospital

A paramedic outside Melbourne's St Vincent's hospital Source: AAP

As Omicron variant of COVID-19 surges across the country, a combination of exhausted frontline workers and hospital staff shortages are pushing the healthcare system.


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As Omicron variant of COVID-19 surges across the country, a combination of exhausted frontline workers and hospital staff shortages are pushing the healthcare system.



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