COVID in Germany: ICU staff pushed to their limits — and beyond
By DW
27 November 2021 |
6:34 am
As the fourth wave of the pandemic wreaks havoc in Germany, a growing number of Intensive Care Units (ICUs) have reached full capacity. The main problem: a serious shortage of specialized staff.
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