Aboriginal woman ‘turned away’ from hospital as data reveals Wilcannia worst hit by Covid
by Lorena Allam from on (#5NSQK)
Local health officials admit the town does not have a ventilator, despite recording the highest rate of Covid transmission in New South Wales
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An Aboriginal woman with Covid and breathing difficulties was allegedly turned away from Wilcannia medical service on Wednesday and then later airlifted to Adelaide hospital, as local health officials admit the town does not have a ventilator, despite it having the highest rate of Covid transmission in New South Wales.
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