The hospital was also placed on 'diversion' and all ambulances were sent to other hospitals
Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind., is returning to normal after a computer virus, according to an article on the Wane website.
The virus attack forced Lutheran Hospital to cancel elective cases for a day.
The hospital was also placed on "diversion" and all ambulances were sent to other hospitals.
All Lutheran Health Network facilities were involved in the attack.
September 27, 2018
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