Elective surgeries on notice due to COVID-19 staff shortages

With thousands of health workers furloughed, Queensland Government has mooted surgery cutbacks
Australian Associated Press
AMA Queensland President Maria Boulton.

Some elective surgeries may be suspended again in Queensland as the state’s AMA calls for all healthcare workers to be considered eligible for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose.

The state government has raised the prospect of surgery cutbacks with thousands of healthcare workers are furloughed because of COVID-19.