Wingham emergency department closed Saturday

The Wingham and District Hospital emergency room in Wingham, Ont. on Nov. 19, 2022. (Scott Miller/CTV News London)

The Wingham and District Hospital Emergency Department will be closed temporarily Saturday until 7 p.m.

The hospital says this is due to ongoing healthcare staff shortages.

Patients are asked to call 911 if they have a medical emergency and first responders will remain available to transport you to surrounding hospitals.

The following is a list of closest hospitals: