New coronavirus strain fuels fears WA health system unprepared as ambulance ramping grows

As a new variant of coronavirus appeared within WA’s hotel quarantine system, questions around the state’s ability to respond to a potential outbreak have continued to mount.

The fast-spreading mutant strain of coronavirus that originated in the UK has been discovered in three people in the state’s hotel quarantine system.

Premier Mark McGowan revealed the discovery yesterday, saying it served as a reminder the state was “not out of the woods” when it came to COVID-19.

“It’s insidious, it’s out there, it’s causing havoc around the world,” he…