ABC News (Australia) published this video item, entitled “Elective surgery waiting lists have blown out in many parts of the country | 7.30” – below is their description. COVID lockdowns are a bad memory for most of us, but their unintended consequences are still being felt. Elective surgery waiting lists have blown out in many parts of the country. People who depend on the public system are waiting longer than ever, while those with private health insurance have been affected by the closure of private hospital wards. Please note comments are moderated before publication.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 26, 2022 04:27 UTC