Day: April 12, 2021
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COVID-19 Cases in Ontario Are on the Rise, while Elective Surgeries Are on the Decline
More than 4,200 new cases have been announced by Health Minister Christine Elliot, with 1,218 cases are found in Toronto. Hospitals are also experiencing a surge in ICU admissions due to the pandemic.
As the province announced the second-highest amount of daily new COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began, health officials have ordered most hospitals to limit elective surgeries starting Monday.
The decision to reduce all elective surgeries and non-emergency operations might well significantly affect the backlog.
According to Anthony Dale, president of the Ontario Hospital Association, there will be 3,000 COVID newly …