Local emergency departments struggling with number of staff due to COVID-19

Many first responders are out with COVID-19, leaving emergency departments juggling what staff they do have. The COVID-19 numbers are up for the delta and omicron variants. “And you know it has gone up in recent weeks but not nearly what we saw in late 2020,” said Wichita Police Chief Gordon Ramsay. “Our officers are first responders, so they have been on the front end.” Leaders from a local Fire union, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) #135, say firefighters are feeling the effect of COVID-19 taking out staff.
Source: KSN-TV