Overnight ED closure in Wingham

The Wingham and District Hospital as seen on July 15, 2015. (Scott Miller/CTV News London)

The emergency department at Wingham’s hospital will be closed from 9 p.m. Saturday until 7 a.m. Sunday.

The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance says ongoing healthcare staff shortages is to blame for the closure.

Patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will remain available to the community and will be re-routed to surrounding hospitals.

The following is a list of closest hospitals:

Hospital workers ensure this is a temporary measure.