Omicron COVID-19 variant is expected to surge in Manitoba.Shared Health says starting Monday, some “scheduled elective procedures will be postponed.”The cancellations affect surgeries in Winnipeg hospitals, including HSC, St.
Boniface and Grace hospitals.“While surgical capacity is not being reduced, it is being prioritized to the most urgent cases,” said Shared Health.Those who are in hospital and need emergency or urgent surgery between now and Christmas will be prioritized.“Those awaiting urgent surgery at home are also having their cases reviewed and may see a change to their scheduled surgery date or location as every effort is made to expedite their care.”People awaiting elective surgery at Victoria Hospital, Concordia Hospital or Pan.