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The Canadian Press
Ontario's health minister says six emergency departments in the province had to close over the weekend, but insists the situation is not unprecedented.
Two hospitals in the Ottawa area and one in Gray County were among the hospitals that closed their emergency departments over the weekend.
The hospital transferred the patient to a nearby emergency department during the temporary closure.
Hospitals have said severe staff shortages, along with COVID-19 infections and burnout of healthcare workers, are the reason for temporary closures.
Last week, the official of Ontario Health, which oversees the province's health system, called the situation at the hospital unprecedented.
This Canadian Press report was first published on August 8, 2022. fellowship.
