I'm a nurse tech and the 'tripledemic' is pushing me to the brink. We still don't have enough beds because of the surge after holiday gatherings.

Dec 30 2022 by Business Insider

 
One hospital worker (not pictured) said they're overwhelmed from the results of viral outbreaks.

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One hospital worker says the COVID-19, flu, and RSV outbreak reminded them of the early pandemic. The worker says their hospital had to turn away ambulances and use the ER triage to hold patients. Even though things are difficult, the worker says they have a strong team and love their job.

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