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Adelaide doctor describes shock at coronavirus diagnosis that led to SA lockdown – ABC News
The Adelaide emergency department doctor credited with preventing a widespread coronavirus outbreak in SA initially thought a colleague was joking when she said…
The emergency department doctor credited with preventing a widespread coronavirus outbreak in South Australia says she was struck with disbelief when informed one of her patients had returned a positive COVID-19 test.
Key points:
- Dr Dharminy Thurairatnam noticed a patient’s slight cough in hospital on November 13
- She was astonished to find out the elderly woman had coronavirus
- She has been labelled a “heroine” by health authorities
Lyell McEwin Hospital doctor Dharminy Thurairatnam was treating the…
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