Several governors had asked all hospitals to end all elective and nonurgent surgeries, but that C-sections and abortions were to continue as necessary.
When Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday ordered a halt to elective surgeries and dental services, his proclamation made it clear that the “full suite of family planning services and procedures” was an exception.....
A tweet: hanks @GovInslee for recognizing that reproductive health care including abortion is care that can't wait, and for making sure it WILL continue to be available. Thanks to your smart public health decisions, Planned Parenthood stays here for our patients and communities!
Additionally, after Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Sunday ordered hospitals and surgical centers to cancel all elective medical procedures on Sunday, he clarified on Tuesday that abortion is considered an essential medical service—but left the “ultimate decision” up to “the caring physician
https://msmagazine.com/2020/03/20/co...ortion-access/
SICKENING!