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Package of shorter items received by the Standard-Freeholder newsroom leading up to June 15, 2022.

Cornwall Community Hospital has been forced to cancel surgeries and redeploy staff to care for patients who are sick with COVID-19.

Michel Fortier left seeking answers, calling for outside help, after his mom passed away from COVID-19 caught at Lancaster home.

Hospital appeals for help As Cornwall Community Hospital struggles to cope with a rise in COVID-19 cases, the institution has issued an appeal to the public -- community action is required to stop the case count from rising further to avoid a disruption in services. “We need everyone in this community to take all measures to stop the spread of COVID-19”, says CEO Jeanette Despatie. “The Ontario health system, including our local hospital, is nearing full capacity.” Hospital capacity is being monitored daily, and some elective surgeries will be postponed, making beds available for emer...

Hospital appeals for help As Cornwall Community Hospital struggles to cope with a rise in COVID-19 cases, the institution has issued an appeal to the public -- community action is required to stop the case count from rising further to avoid a disruption in services. “We need everyone in this community to take all measures to stop the spread of COVID-19”, says CEO Jeanette Despatie. “The Ontario health system, including our local hospital, is nearing full capacity.” Hospital capacity is being monitored daily, and some elective surgeries will be postponed, making beds available for emer...