Mold discovered at John Sealy Hospital

By ABC13
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Air monitoring filters found a type of mold that is not considered dangerous, but four operating rooms are closed as a precaution.

For now, John Sealy is not admitting any new patients, except for labor and delivery. Doctors will continue day surgeries and treating minor emergencies there.

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