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Cairns Hospital declares ‘code yellow’ emergency after influx of COVID-19 patients from PNG
One of the biggest hospitals in Far North Queensland has declared a “code yellow” emergency, following an influx of COVID-19 patients from Papua New Guinea.
Key points:
- Dr Don Mackie said the six patients, combined with a record number of people presenting to the ED, had placed “extraordinary pressure” on health staff
- Some non-urgent elective procedures have been postponed as a result
- Dr Mackie said everyone who tests positive for COVID-19 in hotel quarantine must be taken to hospital
The Cairns Hospital is currently treating six patients from PNG — all fly-in fly-out mine workers from Cairns.
Last night’s code yellow declaration indicates an internal emergency, with the facility nearing capacity.
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health…
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