Welsh ambulance service calls for army help with winter Covid pressures

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

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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.