Ants disrupt surgeries at Manitoba hospital for third time

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Carman Memorial Hospital postponed elective surgeries due to an ant presence in the operating room. This marks the third ant appearance since 2024, prompting the indefinite suspension of some procedures. Patients are being rescheduled. The hospital is working with exterminators to resolve the issue, which they believe stems from a nearby colony seeking food.


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