Junior doctors in England went on strike Tuesday morning, resulting in the postponement of more than 4,000 routine treatments and cancellation of many appointments, checkups, and tests during the planned 24-hour work stoppage.
The junior doctors, who are protesting against a proposed new contract with the government, are providing cover only for emergency patients during the strike, according to a report from BBC News. The walkout is one of two planned for the coming weeks, the BBC reported.
