Citing a loss in revenue attributed to canceling elective surgeries and procedures related to COVID-19, Montrose Memorial Hospital announced it has laid off 19 employees after enduring as much as a S5 million loss in April.

Hospital officials said they expect “substantial losses” in May as well.

In a statement posted to the hospital’s website on May 13, the hospital announced leadership and other employees would take payouts, and there would be “significant changes and reductions to employ...