HealthHigh hospital staff absences prompt apologyHOSPITAL bosses have apologised after “very high staff absences” due to Covid-19 saw operating theatres close and “stressed” employees asked to give up annual leave to help prioritise urgent services.By Jill TheobaldPublished 13th Jan 2022, 09:24 BSTUpdated 13th Jan 2022, 09:25 BST