The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is postponing some elective and non-emergency surgeries scheduled for this week due to the flu.
It is expected around 80 surgeries will be impacted. Emergency surgeries and cancer related procedure will not be impacted.
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“We’re having sustained high demands through our emergency departments and a high number of people requiring admission to hospital,” Dr. Bruce Roe, vice president and chief medical officer with the WRHA told Global News.
“[It] really is challenging our system and we’re responding in many different ways.”
The WRHA said over 135 beds are being freed up to treat people suffering from the flu.
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