Soldiers expected to drive ambulances and decontaminate vehicles for third time since pandemic began

The Welsh ambulance service has asked for help from the armed forces, explaining that it faces “significant and sustained pressure” because of Covid-19, the threat of a flu outbreak and other winter challenges.

Soldiers are expected to be used to drive ambulances and decontaminate vehicles in Wales as they have done twice since the pandemic began.

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