British Army soldiers have been called back to help ambulance teams in Wales cope with the 'extreme pressure' of the coronavirus pandemic. The Welsh Ambulance Service said 94 soldiers will be re-enlisted from Wednesday to support teams responding to emergency callouts. The Welsh Ambulance Service said 94 soldiers will be re-enlisted from Wednesday to support teams responding to emergency callouts. Pictured, military personnel in AprilAlthough unable to travel under blue lights to emergencies, their duties will include driving ambulances, lifting and handling patients and assisting paramedics with non-clinical tasks. 'Our armed forces will do this again in Wales by joining the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust for the second time this year.

Source: Daily Mail December 22, 2020 12:18 UTC