Healthcare workers battle burnout amid a shortage of nurses

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Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, healthcare workers have been called heroes, lauded for their relentless work in a risky environment. 

This has caused some young people to pursue careers in medicine. 

But many of those currently working on the frontlines are looking to get out exacerbating an existing nursing shortage. 

CGTN’s Karina Huber has more on the burnout many healthcare workers are experiencing because of the pandemic.