As COVID-19 and flu cases continue to surge, hospitals around the country are struggling to keep up with demand.
In what feels like a repeat of 2020, demand in hospitals from flu and COVID-19 cases has threatened to "outstrip supply" as thousands of sick healthcare workers become part of the record-breaking statistics around the nation.Virtual consult program expands as Victorians battle flu, COVID-19
Victorian premier Daniel Andrews says a virtual emergency department program will be expanded so thatThe move aims to free up ambulances and hospitals as they face increasing strain due to a challenging flu season and new, highly contagious Omicron variants.
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