Sick leave among care staff is high, many are at home due to covid-19.
At the same time, there are about 40 patients admitted to hospitals around Norrbotten with covid symptoms.
Affects emergency care
Jonas Thörnqvist, regional manager at division 1, says that he has never experienced this during his 26 years in the business.
- The load is very high and it affects our ability to devote ourselves to what is most urgent and urgent.
Elective planned activities may be left behind, reception activities may be left behind.
In the video, you hear Thörnqvist tell how they will hopefully cope with the situation - despite alleged restrictions.