South Korea health alert raised to 'severe' over doctors walkout

South Korea raised its health alert to the highest level due to a mass walkout by trainee doctors protesting the government plan to admit more students to medical schools. Public hospitals will extend working hours, turn away patients, cancel procedures, and face disruptions in emergency rooms, intensive care units, and operating rooms.

South Korea health alert raised to 'severe' over doctors walkout
South Korea raised its health alert to the highest level due to a mass walkout by trainee doctors protesting the government plan to admit more students to medical schools. Public hospitals will extend working hours, turn away patients, cancel procedures, and face disruptions in emergency rooms, intensive care units, and operating rooms.