Horizon Health says it is resuming non-urgent surgeries and outpatient appointments across the province.
The news comes as the province prepares to return to Level 1 of the COVID-19 winter plan next week.
The health authority moved to urgent and emergency services only in late December amid rising COVID-19 cases.
As of Jan. 25, 922 surgeries had been postponed along with more than 11,000 appointments for lab, diagnostic imaging, and professional services.
Despite the return of non-urgent procedures, Horizon says it will remain at the “Red” alert level for the time being.
That means visitors are still not allowed in hospitals, but some exceptions are in place for patients eligible for a designated support person.
All patients, clients, and designated support persons will continue to be screened for COVID symptoms and travel history.
More details can be found online.
Horizon hospitals continue to follow #Red alert level protocols, however, we are now starting to resume non-urgent medical procedures, elective surgeries, outpatient and professional services appointments. If you have an appointment or surgery, please attend as scheduled. pic.twitter.com/GFSU3QJcZJ
— Horizon Health Network (@HorizonHealthNB) February 10, 2022
