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The Minister of Health reported that nurses remained away from their posts on Tuesday afternoon, causing the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center (SLBMC) to cancel some surgeries and to reduce other services that are usually provided by the hospital.<\/p>\n

The Minister indicated to the Cabinet that the number reporting for work today, Wednesday, increased but still has not returned to the usual level.<\/p>

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