Coverage dated December 20, 2022

Don’t get drunk: UK govt urges caution amid ambulance strike

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

Thousands of ambulance workers in Britain began a one-day strike on Wednesday, with unions and the government swapping accusations of blame for putting lives at risk.

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WTOP Washington DC
Don’t get drunk: UK govt urges caution amid ambulance strike (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Dec 20, 2022
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
Thousands of ambulance workers in Britain began a one-day strike on Wednesday, with unions and the government swapping accusations of blame for putting lives at risk.
Los Angeles Times
Don't get drunk: British government urges holiday caution as ambulance workers strike (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Dec 20, 2022
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Thousands of ambulance workers in Britain are staging a one-day strike, with unions and the government accusing each other of putting lives at risk.
Fox News
UK warns citizens not to get 'blind drunk' during 24-hour ambulance strike (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 20, 2022
Fox News's feed description
The U.K. urged citizens not to get "blind drunk" amid a 24-hour ambulance worker strike on Wednesday. Workers have said they will only respond to life-threatening calls.
CBS News
Britons told to not "get so drunk" and avoid "risky activity" as thousands of ambulance workers go on strike (opens CBS News)
Published Dec 20, 2022
CBS News's feed description
"It's never nice going to someone who has been waiting five, six, seven or 10 hours for an ambulance," one paramedic said.

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