Manitoba

Paramedics work unprecedented OT as COVID strains overwhelmed system

Winnipeg paramedics are on track to work thousands of additional overtime hours this year, a fact some fear will heighten reportedly high levels of stress and burnout.

Some fear extra hours will heighten stress levels, burnout

Paramedics are working increased overtime hours during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Tyson Koschik/CBC)

Winnipeg paramedics are on track to work thousands of additional overtime hours this year, a fact some fear will heighten reportedly high levels of stress and burnout.

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