Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Monday Hospitals across much of Ontario will start ramping down elective surgeries and non-urgent procedures today to ensure they have the capacity to treat more COVID-19 patients. Social Sharing The Canadian Press · Nursing shortage in Ontario hospitals causing difficulties, doctor says News2 hours ago 8:33There's a lack of nurses to care for the rising number of patients in Ontario hospitals during the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic, said critical care specialist Dr. Jamie Spiegelman.8:33