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Chief of EssexWindsor EMS reacts to Code Blacks locally

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Chief Bruce Krauter says recent Code Blacks are due to staff absences

CUPE Local 2974, which represents local paramedics says there were multiple 'Code Blacks' in Essex county over the weekend. 

The union directed a statement on social media Saturday night towards Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Ontario's Health Minister Sylvia Jones, claiming paramedics are overworked and understaffed.