Computer Virus Forces Hospital To Divert Ambulances

Posted by Soulskill on Saturday December 10, 2011 @10:04AM from the outbreak-at-the-hospital dept.

McGruber writes "The Atlanta Journal Constitution newspaper is reporting that a hospital with campuses in Lawrenceville and Duluth, Georgia turned ambulances away after the discovery of 'a system-wide computer virus that slowed patient registration and other operations.' They're only currently accepting patients with 'dire emergencies.' A spokeswoman for the hospital said the diversion happened because 'it's a trauma center and needs to be able to respond rapidly.' The situation began on Thursday afternoon and is expected to last through the weekend."

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Re:We're in a sad state when... by jd · 2011-12-10 11:00 · Score: 4, Funny

Yes, but in Australia you've salt water crocodiles to solve your problems with politicians.

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Re:We're in a sad state when... by fsckmnky · 2011-12-10 11:30 · Score: 3, Funny

It didn't have to be mentioned, because everyone knows Windows has all the viruses. ;)