After unprecedented surge in patients, some hospitals in Ontario return to seasonal levels
Ontario: After a surge, some Ontario are breathing a sigh of relief in RSV waves in Canada.
Dr. Kashif Pirzada said that due to the storm over the weekend, people’s contact with each other was reduced and they also got some relief.
In fact, from September to November, Ontario’s healthcare system was hit by a triple whammy of viruses and a shortage of staff.
The situation had come to such an extent that some hospitals had to shut down their emergency departments and critical care units.
Toronto specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch said that it was too early to say anything at the moment, but the cases appeared to be on the rise in Ontario and other parts of the country. Dr. Bogoch said RSV waves in Canada do not appear to be getting worse, but are improving on this side.
Cases of influenza may be on the rise and there has been a shortage of painkillers for many months across Canada, due to which the parents of the children have found it difficult to arrange fever and painkillers. The flu season in Australia ended quickly at the start of the season and it is expected that the same will happen in Canada.
In the meantime, Dr. Bogoch said that if there is a rise in flu cases then we should act with caution because influenza is still circulating. The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) says that influenza A is affecting children the most this season. Children’s hospitals such as Toronto’s Sickkids are facing a lot of pressure and are expected to remain full for several months.
