The sacrifice Canadians have collectively made to flatten the coronavirus curve also includes immeasurable suffering from postponed surgeries, says a B.C. But the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown included postponing or cancelling non-emergency surgeries like Yang's — and an estimated 394,575 others across Canada . In addition to surgery delays, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to global shortages of some drugs. Researchers said they looked at surgery delays during COVID-19 to help people like those living with a knee that is constantly painful waiting for a replacement. Janet Martin said she's thankful to no longer be in the dark about how risky surgery can be during COVID-19.

Source: CBC News June 27, 2020 07:52 UTC