Specialists in emergency medicine say the situation was expected and is being managed and the standard of care has not been compromised.
But specialists in emergency medicine say the situation was expected and is being managed and the standard of care has not been compromised.That’s double the number of daily, additional cases recorded two weeks ago.But the South African Private Ambulance & Emergency Services Association says this has meant more hospitals are diverting patients to other facilities because of capacity challenges.
“We were all expecting an overflow at hospital facilities as infections spread. I think what has caught us a bit by surprise is the rapid rate at which we are now seeing facilities being at capacity and not being able to accept patients,” said Sapaesa CEO, Oliver Wright.Another aspect is the impact COVID-19 is having on hospital staff.- Coronavirus Hotline Number: 0800 029 999 from 8am to 4pm, Monday to FridaySend HI to 0600 123 456 on WhatsApp.
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