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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Lucy Bladen

Canberra hospitals feel strain of COVID-related staff shortages

Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith said daily COVID cases were expected to remain around the 1000-mark over the coming weeks. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Canberra's health system is facing increasing pressure due to COVID-related staff shortages, while also continually exhausting its casual pool of staff.

Nurses have reported being under significant strain across Canberra's health system, with a push within some ranks to strike.

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