**** NSHA Media Release
QEII Halifax Infirmary emergency department currently closed except for life-threatening emergencies
The QEII Halifax emergency department is currently accepting life-threatening emergencies only following a security incident earlier this afternoon. Halifax Regional Police responded and there is no ongoing threat.
We will provide an update when it reopens.
Anyone with urgent medical needs should call 911
For non-urgent care, please call your family doctor/primary care provider.
For general health advice and information call 811, a service offered 24 hours a day, seven days a week by experienced registered nurses.
The provincial Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line can also be reached 24/7 by calling 1-888-429-8167.
YourHealthNS helps Nova Scotians navigate the healthcare system. Download the app to find information easier and faster. Nova Scotians without a mobile device can access YourHealthNS online at https://www.yourhealthns.ca/.
All temporary closures can be found at www.nshealth.ca/emergency-care.
