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Ant-infested Canadian hospital pauses surgeries after insect invasion

New York Post·Daniel Cody·25 days ago
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This hospital could make anybody antsy. A Canadian hospital was forced to suspend surgeries for many of its patients after an army of ants overtook the medical facility. Carman Memorial Hospital in southern Manitoba has temporarily paused certain procedures after the infestation impeded staff’s ability to keep operating rooms sterile — and ant-free, the CBC reported Wednesday. The hospital put operations, including elective surgeries, on hold to get the bug issue under control after pavement ants were spotted crawling under doors and marching down hallways, Southern Health, the company that operates the facility, told the outlet. A spokesperson said the staff must take “precautions to remedy the situation in an effort to avoid any further surgical cancellations and any chance that the ant problem may get worse.” Carmen Memorial Hospital in southern Manitoba has temporarily paused certain procedures after the infestation.…

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