The Interior Health Authority says elective surgeries that were postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic will resume later this month.
Interior Health representatives announced the news on Wednesday morning, adding elective surgeries will resume starting May 19. “While the pandemic continues to evolve, IH is collaborating with the Ministry of Health to safely resume elective surgeries to support access for patients, both on waitlists and yet to be added,” said Interior Health representatives in the announcement. “Throughout the resumption of services, our priority is to minimize the risk of transmission of COVID-19.” The organization said it is calling patients to confirm their health status and if they’re able to move forward with