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First Responders Are Feeling Strained From Impacts Of COVID-19
December 9, 2020
NORTHLAND, Minn. – First responders have been strained by this pandemic, especially ambulance crews that may respond to someone having symptoms.
Communities rely on first responders when emergencies happen, but as coronavirus case numbers surge in the region, the job is becoming more challenging.
“We need some help in being able to respond to the emergencies,” said Virginia Mayor Larry Cuffe, Jr.
Part of the issue involves fewer emergency crews being available because of the increasing number of patients needing transport to hospitals outside the area.
“We’re just trying to keep our head about water. We are prioritizing patients based on emergency basis to get them to the help they need. as these transfers move forward they stack up because we don’t have the staff. We only have six ambulances,” said Cuffe.