Halifax's QEII emergency department damaged after sprinkler activated

Flood at Halifax’s QEII’s emergency department The emergency department at Halifax’s QEII Health Sciences Centre has been damaged by water after the sprinkler was activated.

The emergency department at the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax sustained damage over the weekend after a sprinkler was activated.

Nova Scotia Health (NSH) says the incident happened on Sunday. After surveying the damage, the health authority says some areas will take several weeks to repair.

The emergency department remains open and NSH says patients with emergent and urgent health concerns should not hesitate to visit or call 911.

For less urgent care needs, NSH is encouraging people to consider the following options:

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