Worldwide software update glitch forces WDH to cancel all nonurgent procedures

Mass General Brigham-affiliated Wentworth Douglass Hospital in Dover (Courtesy photo)

DOVER - A major worldwide software outage that has wreaked havoc on airports, banks, hospitals and 911 emergency dispatch centers forced Mass General Brigham's Wentworth-Douglass Hospital to cancel all nonemergency procedures today.
"Mass General Brigham remains open to provide care to patients with urgent health concerns in our clinics and emergency departments, and we continue to care for all patients currently receiving care in our hospitals," said Adam Bagni, director of external communications at MGB.
Meanwhile, Portsmouth Regional Hospital and Frisbie Memorial Hospital said they are faring much better.
"Our health system has not been directly impacted by CrowdStrike's technology issue, and we are working with our vendors to understand any issues they may be facing," said Ellen Miller, spokesperson for HCA New England Healthcare.
Airlines took the most recognizable hit with more than 3,800 flights delayed within, to or out of the United States as of 10 a.m.
In addition more than 1,400 were canceled, according to FlightAware data. Globally, there have been more than 25,000 delays and more than 2,500 cancellations, according to the flight tracker.
New Hampshire's 911 emergency communications system was shut down for about two hours beginning early this morning around 1:30 a.m. It is now up and running and fully functioning, officials say.