Windsor, Ont., hospital is postponing all non-urgent elective surgeries starting next month as COVID-19 hospitalizations rise “at an alarming rate.”Windsor Regional Hospital says the decision is difficult but necessary as rising COVID-19 admissions could mean a “critical shortage” of available acute care beds.Earlier this month, the hospital announced elective surgeries requiring an overnight stay would be deferred, starting Jan.
4. Churches in Windsor, Ont. move services online as COVID-19 spreads Now day surgeries will also be postponed indefinitely as of the same date.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]A statement from the hospital says the total number of surgeries will be cut by about 50 per.