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One call every 20 seconds: Current demand for ambulances 'unsustainable' - St John

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One call every 20 seconds: Current demand for ambulances 'unsustainable' - St John
RNZ
RNZ1 hrs ago
One call every 20 seconds: Current demand for ambulances 'unsustainable' - St John
Many people think most emergency calls are for accidents, but St John says demand is largely driven by older people with chronic illnesses.
Stuff
Stuff🏁 first to report23 hrs ago
A call every 20 seconds: St John activates Emergency Operations Centre after busiest day in history
Hato Hone St John has activated its major incident response following an unprecedented surge in 111 ambulance calls.
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