The head of Wigan's NHS trust has responded to claims that the borough's hospitals are cancelling non-urgent operations amid a rise in Covid-19 cases.
Wigan Infirmary will be short of dozens of beds next year – compromising its ability to cope with rising demand, according to a health service report.
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