Hospitals and schools feeling pressures of Covid 19 staff absences due to Omicron variant

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by schools and the NHS due to COVID-19. Schools are experiencing significant teacher absences, leading to combined classes and reliance on temporary staff. The lack of government support is a concern for unions and school leaders. Meanwhile, the NHS is under severe strain, with military personnel being deployed to assist with staff shortages amid the Omicron wave.

What are the implications of larger class sizes as a compromise?

In what ways is the NHS currently under strain?