Influenza surge slows, but Eastern Ontario hospitals are still under intense pressure

Just before New Year’s Day, in the midst of the worst flu season in years, Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital declared a Code Orange. In the language of hospital emergency colour codes, orange means disaster. Read MoreHealth Canada says 74 deaths have been reported this year by participating provinces and territories. Public Health Ontario reported six deaths during the first week of January.  News, Local News, Ottawa Sun, Perth Hospital, Queensway-Carleton Hospital, Realtime, Smiths Falls District Hospital, The Ottawa Hospital Just before New Year’s Day, in the midst of the worst flu season in years, Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital declared a Code Orange. In the language of hospital emergency colour codes, orange means disaster. Read More