COVID-19, flu and staff shortages remain a challenge for the region's health services

Elizabeth Frias
Updated June 16 2022 - 11:54am, first published 5:00am
Western NSW Local Health District chief executive Mark Spittal. Picture: Elizabeth Frias
Western NSW Local Health District chief executive Mark Spittal. Picture: Elizabeth Frias

COVID-19 and influenza continue to put pressure on health services in the region with nearly 48,000 people presenting themselves in hospitals since January this year.

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Elizabeth Frias

Elizabeth Frias

Journalist

I began my news reporting days in western and inner west Sydney before joining the Daily Liberal's Dubbo NSW newsroom. Telling all sorts of stories about people, places and events is my daily preoccupation so email me at elizabeth.frias@austcommunitymedia.com.au and I'll be in touch!

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