Ant Infestation Forces Temporary Surgery Pause at Manitoba Hospital

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Source: The Daily Beast
Ant Infestation Forces Temporary Surgery Pause at Manitoba Hospital
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Carman Memorial Hospital in southern Manitoba suspended elective surgeries after red ants were seen crawling under doors and hallways, with officials saying even a single ant could compromise sterile conditions. Exterminators were brought in to treat the infestation—cleaning drains, sealing cracks, and placing bait traps—while officials noted many procedures remained unaffected and the risk to patients was considered low.

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