The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital closed the emergency department at its Perth Hospital on July 2, after COVID-19 sidelined some of the staff.
The ER was originally expected to gradually reopen on July 7, but the closure was extended due to staffing shortages.
"The temporary closure allowed the PSFDH team to coordinate and solidify staffing schedules and coverage to ensure that all employees and physicians have a safe work environment and our patients received safe care." Hospital officials say the emergency department at the Perth Hospital will be open 24/7 starting Sunday at 7:30 a.m.
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