Elective surgery in Western Australian will be suspended for all but the most serious cases as the state confirms the number of those diagnosed with COVID-19 has jumped by 26
overnight.
PHOTO: Health Minister Roger Cook has announced hospital visit restrictions in WA. (ABC News: Andrew O'Connor)
It brings the total number of people infected to 90 in the state.
Of the 26 cases confirmed overnight, 12 are men and 14 are women and they are aged from 17 through to 72.
Health Minister Roger Cook said as of Tuesday all category three elective surgery would be cancelled.
In addition to that, no new category two elective surgeries would be booked from Monday.
PHOTO: Health Minister Roger Cook has announced hospital visit restrictions in WA. (ABC News: Andrew O'Connor)
It brings the total number of people infected to 90 in the state.
Of the 26 cases confirmed overnight, 12 are men and 14 are women and they are aged from 17 through to 72.
Health Minister Roger Cook said as of Tuesday all category three elective surgery would be cancelled.
In addition to that, no new category two elective surgeries would be booked from Monday.
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