All elective surgeries at hospitals, including Dunedin's, will be postponed over the next three days. Photo: ODT filesThe Southern District Health Board is implementing a raft of changes across its services in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. The move comes as one of two new Southland cases, announced today, was being transferred to Dunedin Hospital. A statement released by the SDHB said at Dunedin Hospital, Southland Hospital and Lakes District Hospital, maternity wards will only allow one nominated support person or visitor per woman for the duration of their stay. A new ward area has been designated in hospitals for patients with the virus to be looked after.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 19, 2020 01:07 UTC