The Oireachtas committee on Covid-19 has heard that health care staff were experiencing burn out, fatigue and post-traumatic stress as a result of dealing with the pandemic over recent months. It also heard a minimum of 5,000 additional nurses and midwives, as well as additional beds, more equipment and space to provide care for Covid-19 and non-Covid patients was required. Staff nurse Siobhán Murphy, who has been off work for 12 weeks after contracting Covid-19, told the committee of her “terrifying” experience. Ms Ní Sheaghdha said the health service needed 5,000 additional nurses and midwives. Otherwise it is not going to work.”Ms Ní Sheaghdha said her members who contracted Covid-19 wanted practical post traumatic stress support.

Source: The Irish Times July 21, 2020 12:30 UTC