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St John Hits Record Calls | Wellington News
St John Ambulance is facing record-breaking call volumes, with over 2,500 calls on a single Saturday — the highest ever — straining resources and potentially slowing response times. A major incident declaration has been issued to manage the peak demand, but Associate Health Minister Casey Costello assures the public that 91% of calls are still answered within 15 seconds, thanks to robust systems in place. The surge is driven by weekend management of chronic conditions, leading to higher GP referrals on Monday — traditionally the busiest day. While delays may occur, St John is adapting by…
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