University Hospitals Birmingham has released a statement saying that all planned procedures at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham have been postponed due to a significant increase in COVID and non-COVID patients.
A statement says: “All planned procedures at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham have been postponed due the significant increase in the number of very sick patients (COVID and non-COVID) admitted to our hospitals as an emergency.Â
“Gynaecology procedures at Good Hope Hospital have also been paused.
“This is an extremely difficult decision and has not been taken lightly.
“We know that affected patients will be distressed and upset with this decision, and for this we can only apologise.
“However, we must ensure that all those needing urgent care are able to access treatment safely.
“Cancer treatment and life-saving care will remain our priority. All patients affected by this announcement will be contacted individually to rearrange their postponed surgery.”
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