Temporary measure taken due to rising impact of Covid on patients and staff will not apply to cancer and urgent care
Hospitals in Greater Manchester have paused non-urgent surgery and outpatient appointments due to the rising impact of Covid on patients and staff.
A statement by Greater Manchester Combined Authority said the temporary measure, affecting 17 hospitals from Tuesday, will not apply to cancer and urgent care, including cardiac surgery, vascular surgery and transplantation.
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