Younger patients prioritised in overwhelmed London hospitals as care resources are rationed

Younger patients are being prioritised in overwhelmed London hospitals as the capital rations intensive care resources, say doctors Overwhelmed doctors in the capital have started triaging their Covid patients Shortage of beds means younger patients will be prioritised with critical care The elderly will be moved to general wards under the emergency guidelines  By Eleanor … Read more

Coronavirus tests could be rationed amid global shortage as number of cases in the UK soars

Coronavirus tests could be rationed amid global shortage as number of cases in the UK soars Some people are already waiting close to a week for coronavirus test results  Spokeswoman for Public Health England made clear rationing is being discussed Rationing would likely involve younger, healthy people being told to go without  By Stephen Adams Medical … Read more