Organisations representing doctors and nurses have called on the Government to re-introduce some COVID19 measures 'as a matter of urgency'.
Organisations representing doctors and nurses have called on the Government to re-introduce some COVID-19 measures 'as a matter of urgency'.
This comes as over 10,000 patients have been without a bed since the mask mandate was lifted on February 28th, and more than 1,601 patients are in hospital currently with coronavirus."Higher rates of infection are causing high rates of hospital admission. Hospitals are overwhelmed and staff need real assistance," the groups say."Public health measures must be revisited, particularly the simple ones: mask-wearing in indoor and congregated settings and working from home.
"We need clear and coherent public health advice from Government and senior public health officials."
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