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Minnesota Now with Cathy Wurzer
Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

The impact of COVID-19 on EMS systems in Minnesota

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The COVID-19 pandemic put a serious strain on healthcare systems across Minnesota. From hospitals to ambulances - staff, resources and care were stretched so thin, many people suffered - especially in rural areas. A new report from the Center for Rural Policy and Development says the pandemic exploited weaknesses in the health system that were already being felt for ambulance services. Kelly Asche is a research associate with the Center for Rural Policy and Development. He joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk more.

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