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Who are the patients in the third wave? They are younger. And half were born in another country.

The hospitals fill up when the third wave hits Norway. They are younger, fewer die – and more than half were born abroad.

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Treatment of coronary patients at the intensive care unit at Oslo University Hospital. 55 percent of the patients who were admitted to Norway last week were born abroad. Photo: Jil Yngland / NTB

17. mars 2021 22:28

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The number of new corona patients doubled last week. Health authorities warn of collapse. Several hospitals have introduced yellow emergency preparedness, and many planned operations are canceled.

This is one of the most important reasons why half of Norway is now closed down.

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