How Berlin works when thousands are absent because of Omikron

Berlin is preparing for Omikron: In the face of an impending fifth wave in the new year, the question arises whether systemically important positions in the city are adequately prepared if suddenly en masse employees are absent due to infections or as contact persons who have to be in quarantine. Are the police, fire brigade, hospitals, energy suppliers and waste disposal companies as well as city cleaners and supermarkets prepared as critical infrastructure?

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