QEH caring for highest number of critically ill patients since COVID-19 pandemic

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October 28, 2026

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The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is currently caring for more critically ill patients than at any time since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Ministry of Health and Wellness reports that influenza, COVID-19 and other common respiratory viruses are contributing to most of these cases.

In an update issued today, the Ministry says it expects this heightened level of illness to continue into February next year.

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