x
Breaking News
More () »

Emory Healthcare postponing elective surgeries over coronavirus

The hope is to protect patients and preserve supplies.

ATLANTA — Emory Healthcare announced that its hospitals will be postponing all inpatient and outpatient elective surgeries and procedures starting Monday.

The decision, according to Emory, is in hopes of limiting the chance of coronavirus being spread there. In a news release, the hospital group said that the surgeries will initially be postponed for two weeks. However, Emory will look at the decision to continue them again on a week-to-week basis from then on.

"We are currently contacting all patients and their physicians to alert them of the decision and to offer our support during this time when their cases are being postponed," Emory said in their recent statement.

Emory Healthcare also hopes the decision will  help them preserve supplies, equipment, and staffing "for the most urgent and time-sensitive patient needs."

At 11Alive, we’re focusing our news coverage on the facts and not the fear around the virus. To see our full coverage, visit our coronavirus section, here: www.11Alive.com/Coronavirus.   

MORE HEADLINES

Scholastic offers free online classes for your kids to learn during school closures

2 Emory students being tested for coronavirus

Government official: Coronavirus vaccine trial starts Monday

Chick-fil-A to temporarily close dining room seating over coronavirus

Before You Leave, Check This Out