Junior Doctors Begin First 48-Hour Strike in England

Junior doctors in England have begun their first 48-hour strike as part of their ongoing protest over threats to impose a new contract.The 38,000 members of the British Medical Association are providing emergency care only until 8am on Friday.
More than 5,000 operations are expected to be cancelled over the following two days.
Outpatient clinics are also likely to be affected as consultants rearrange their work to cover gaps left by striking medics.
"It's a very fluid situation. Hospitals have been making decisions based on clinical priority."
This is the third strike in the dispute over a new contract, but the first time they have walked out for two consecutive days.
The Department of Health wants changes made to unsocial hours payments and working hours to ensure more junior doctors are available at weekends.