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What does a 'Code Brown' mean?

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Victoria declared a code brown emergency as the system buckles under COVID-19 admissions and staff shortages. Source: AAP

In Victoria an emergency 'code brown' alert across multiple hospitals saw health care staff and resources redeployed and non-essential services postponed, including elective surgeries.


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In Victoria an emergency 'code brown' alert across multiple hospitals saw health care staff and resources redeployed and non-essential services postponed, including elective surgeries.



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