This is going to get a lot worse. People struggle to make ends meet and if they go to the GP (if they can see one) it's a $50 - $100 charge. Go to A&E it's free! Go to hospital and it's good to go no matter your illness or symptoms. Ask a GP and you must answer a barrage of questions Q: are u feeling unwell? A: yes that's why I want to see a doctor. Q: do have any of these symptoms, runny nose, cough, etc. A: yes it's winter and bloody cold outside. Q: sorry can't give you an appointment without a pcr test. A: I can't wait that long as I'm in need of help now! My back is sore. Q: go to the A&E they'll see u immediately.
rinse / recycle a hundred times and voilà hospital overload and seriously sick people being left on stretchers.
