"The background is a very heavy burden of care, affected medical crisis preparedness, and an increased spread of covid-19 infection."

Writes the region in a press release.

The staff situation must be necessary to be able to secure healthcare resources and monitor the spread of infection.

- The large number of visitors to Gotland has this year challenged healthcare more than ever so far.

We have a lot to learn from this summer when it comes to improving the conditions for the future.

As always, the employees in healthcare do a fantastic job.

I am extremely impressed and grateful for the efforts that are made every day in a pressured situation, says Marie Loob, Director of Health and Medical Services, Region Gotland, in the press release.

See in the video below how the healthcare emergency situations work:

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This is how the hospitals' different crisis levels work Photo: TT