St. Joseph’s Health Care London has confirmed to Global News that at least 36 elective procedures have been postponed after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.
The positive case COVID-19 has impacted four operating rooms at St. Joseph’s hospital, a statement from the hospital said.
Due to the exposure, at least 25 staff and physicians are currently isolating.
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Because of the number of staff self-isolating, at least 36 elective operating room produces from Friday to Monday are postponed.
Any further impacts on the operating rooms after Monday, Dec. 13 are not yet known.
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“We regret the inconvenience and anxiety this may cause and wish to reassure our patients that their appointments will be rescheduled as quickly as possible,” a spokesperson for the hospital said in a statement.
Patients who are having their procedures postponed will be contacted by hospital staff.
The hospital says those who have not been notified directly about a change to their apportionment should still come in for their procedure as scheduled.
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