Niagara Sent Critical Care COVID Patients From Out of Region

Thursday, 21 January 2021 05:33

By Tami Jeanneret

Niagara, Hamilton, Burlington receive patients from overwhelmed hospitals,

The Hamilton Spec reporting Niagara Health is one of three hospital systems that are now taking care of critical care COVID-19 patients sent from overwhelmed hospitals in other parts of the province.

Fifteen patients were sent to Niagara, Hamilton, and Burlington hospitals.

This comes as Niagara saw another drop in COVID-19 cases yesterday.

Public health reporting 89 new cases of the virus along with two new outbreaks bringing the total number of outbreaks to 55.

More from Local News

Breaking News... Bernardo Stays in Jail

The Parole Board of Canada has denied parole to killer Paul Bernardo for a 3rd time
OPP Looking for Armed Suspect

Police say he is wanted after shots were fired at passing vehicles on the 401 in Mississauga this morning, no injuries reported
Gov't Not Meeting Long-Term Care Goals: Gates

Niagara Falls MPP says 4 hours a day needed, gov't says it has increased service
Region Considers NRP Budget Increase

The budget committee has approved the roughly 13% ask, but the region as a whole still has to, which includes more hiring
Scooter Theft Leads to Victim Charged

NRP also finding about $11,000 worth of fentanyl
NRP Officers Investigated After Man Hospitalized

Police were called to the Bunting Road and Dunkirk area concerning a man in distress
Building Owner Fined for No Smoke Alarm

This is a result of a fire on Thorold Road in February, fortunately everyone escaped
Unions Use Greek Mythology for Message

They compare Premier Ford's health care plans with a Trojan Horse

Niagara Sent Critical Care COVID Patients From Out of Region

Share

More from Local News