NHS doctor reveals reality of fighting coronavirus on front-line from ventilators running out to drunks adding to strain
NHS doctor reveals reality of fighting coronavirus on front-line from ventilators running out to drunks adding to strain NewsColony AN NHS doctor today lays bare the reality of life working on the front-line in the battle against coronavirus. In a special seven-day diary, the A&E medic at a hospital in the North East describes how the NHS is on a “war footing” . Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates 7 The A&E medic at a hospital in the North East describes how the NHS is on a ‘war footing’ Credit: Alamy He slams the Government for leaving doctors and nurses as “sitting ducks” by not giving them proper protective gear. And the medic, who wants to remain anonymous, fears ventilators could run out and says drunken revellers add to strain on the overstretched service. Yet, as he warns the scale of this once-in-a-generation crisis is growing day by day, he says our amazing NHS workers are determined to beat it. SUNDAY, MARCH 15 ARRIVE ...