It will take two years to clear surgery backlog caused by Covid-19 - research

The University of Birmingham estimates the Irish backlog to be 16,000, which includes cancer operations.
It will take two years to clear surgery backlog caused by Covid-19 - research
Fri, 15 May, 2020 - 11:44
Digital Desk staff

The backlog of surgeries that were cancelled due to the pandemic will take two years to clear.

The University of Birmingham estimates the Irish backlog to be 16,000, which includes cancer operations.

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