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Western Australia Cancels Elective Surgeries To Handle Growing Omicron Cases

February 9, 2022
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The Western Australia (WA) government has decided it will be pausing some elective surgery bookings in a bid to alleviate pressure on the state’s health system as Omicron cases continue to rise. All category 2 and 3 bookings—that is, those that need treatment within 90 days or one year—will be paused for a two-month period…

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Southern California Hospitals Postpone Elective Surgeries During COVID-19 Surge

January 11, 2021
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Some Orange County hospitals have suspended elective surgeries as they struggle to keep pace with an ongoing pandemic that continues to push the boundaries of health care capacity. Local health officials made the call to postpone nonessential procedures following a state health order that sought to more effectively prioritize patient care. The California Department of…

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