2 children die after tonsil, adenoid surgeries at McMaster Children's Hospital in Hamilton

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A nurse working at the McMaster University site has tested positive for COVID-19.

Two children have died after tonsil and/or adenoid surgery at McMaster Children's Hospital, the Hamilton hospital says, adding it's pausing such procedures as a precaution while doing a "comprehensive" review.Two children have died following tonsil and/or adenoid surgery at McMaster Children's Hospital, the Hamilton hospital says.

The release said the hospital "has paused scheduled tonsil and adenoid surgical procedures for patients under the age of 18 ... out of an abundance of caution." In response to a request for an interview, Wendy Stewart, a spokesperson for HHS, said "We do not have anyone available for an interview this time."

 

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