The Janeway has been experiencing an increase in patient volumes with RSV and other flu-like viruses presenting to the emergency department.
Typically, such viruses begin circulating in Newfoundland and Labrador later than the rest of the country.
Eastern Health says staff are working hard to meet the demand, and there are plans to mobilize additional human resources, as well as additional waiting areas and treatment spaces to help support the emergency department and staff when and if they are needed.
Wait times for the past week have ranged from two to 10 hours
There continues to be capacity for patients in the facility on units such as inpatient, surgery and critical care.