Emergency Surgery Postponed Due to Overwhelming Demand | COVID-19 Impact

🏥Elective surgeries have been postponed in Adelaide due to overwhelming demand and limited bed availability in public hospitals.

⌛Non-urgent surgeries will only proceed if enough beds are available in the next 48 hours.

📅The ban on non-urgent surgeries will last until 11:59 PM tomorrow night.

💊Emergency or urgent surgeries, pediatric surgeries, and IVF procedures are not affected by the postponement.

🌐Restarting dairy exports is a positive development for Norco, showcasing the importance of export markets for Australia's agricultural industry.

Why have elective surgeries been postponed?

—Elective surgeries have been postponed due to overwhelming demand and limited bed availability in Adelaide's public hospitals.

When will the ban on non-urgent surgeries be lifted?

—The ban on non-urgent surgeries will last until 11:59 PM tomorrow night.

Are emergency or urgent surgeries affected by the postponement?

—No, emergency or urgent surgeries, pediatric surgeries, and IVF procedures are not affected by the postponement.

How long has Norco's dairy exports been on hold?

—Norco's dairy exports have been on hold for a while, but they have recently resumed overseas exports with a 20,000-ton shipment to Japan.

Why are dairy exports important for Australia's agricultural industry?

—Dairy exports are crucial for Australia's agricultural industry as about 70% of our agricultural production is exported, supporting many farmers.

00:00Elective surgeries in public hospitals in Adelaide have been postponed for the next 48 hours due to overwhelming demand and limited bed availability.

00:22The ban on non-urgent surgeries will last until 11:59 PM tomorrow night.

00:32Emergency or urgent surgeries, pediatric surgeries, and IVF procedures will continue as usual and are not affected by the postponement.

01:10Norco, a dairy company, has recently resumed overseas exports after facing severe damage during major floods two years ago.

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