In a lengthy Twitter post, the Eastern Ontario Pediatric Hospital reports that a higher than average number of young people have been coming to the hospital since Friday with “viruses, bruises and injuries that are more serious than normal,” but there are no free beds. for them.

For the past six weeks, our hospital wards have been full. Again, with more young people than normal who are sicker than normal. COVID, the flu, surgery and many other causes – all of which keep children in the hospital overnight. + – CHEO Ottawa (@CHEO) June 12, 2022 “For the last six weeks, our hospital wards have been full. Again, with more young people than normal who are sicker than normal. “COVID, the flu, surgery and many other causes – all of these keep children in the hospital overnight,” CHEO said. Influenza cases have seen a rare spring outbreak in Canada following the relaxation of public health measures aimed at curbing the COVID-19 pandemic. The Public Health Service of Canada reported more than 1,300 cases of influenza nationwide between May 29 and June 4 this year. Last year, there was a case between May 23 and June 19. The PHAC also says that while the number of reported hospitalizations for influenza-related pediatric hospitals has dropped in recent weeks, it remains above the typical levels of this time of year. CHEO reports its busiest May ever for its emergency department, and June could also be a record month for imports. “Yesterday, for the first time one can remember, we had * 16 * patients who were admitted who did not have a bed to go to. So they stayed in the ’emerge’. Some for almost 48 hours “.

Our emergency department has just had the busiest May ever and is preparing to set a record for June. Yesterday, for the first time one can remember, we had * 16 * admitted patients who did not have a bed to go to. So they stayed in the ’emerge’. Some for almost 48 hours. + – CHEO Ottawa (@CHEO) June 12, 2022 This had a “grid effect”, says CHEO. People who came in an emergency and did not need immediate care had a long wait and some scheduled procedures for next week had to be canceled or rescheduled. “Obviously, we do not do it lightly. It hurts us to do it. But that is the reality. “We just have more people in need of care right now than we have space, beds and people,” said CHEO. Hospital officials are urging families to consider alternatives in the emergency department, such as GPs or clinics, where possible. However, patients will not be prevented. “If you need to come to CHEO, our staff and medical staff will do their best to get you world-class, timely care you deserve,” says CHEO. “Our front line people are always here for you. That has not changed in 48 years and will never change. Again, if you need to come to CHEO, please do. “ You can check the CHEO website for tips on when your child needs a trip to the hospital.

We just wanted to give you a sense of why the expectations are higher now than anyone would like and why you might want to explore other options. Thank you for your support and understanding. * end * pic.twitter.com/XD3TlYiTq3 – CHEO Ottawa (@CHEO) June 12, 2022