By John Smith • Published: 27 May 2020 • 17:15
THE Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA) has taken the operational decision to close the Critical Care Unit 2 which mirrors the gradual unlocking of Gibraltar as a whole.
It has provided intensive care of non-Covid cases over the last few months, while suspected or confirmed cases of Covid-19 have used the Critical Care Unit and it will now revert to its previous role as a day surgery unit as part of the Rock’s restart plan.
The facility does however remain on stand-by in the event that it is required in the weeks and months ahead.
The Minister for Health, Paul Balban said, “We are really pleased to be able to take this step as we restart and recover from the initial arrival of the Covid pandemic. We are ready to return to a position where we go back to day surgery and we understand how important that is too.”
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Married to Ophelia in Gibraltar in 1978, John has spent much of his life travelling on security print and minting business and visited every continent except Antarctica. Having retired several years ago, the couple moved to their house in Estepona and John became a regular news writer for the EWN Media Group taking particular interest in Finance, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol Social Scene. Currently he is acting as Editorial Consultant for the paper helping to shape its future development. Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews
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