Up to date: Jun 09, 2024 11:23 PM
King Edward Memorial Hospital ({Photograph} by Akil Simmons)
An inner electrical failure at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital has prompted the Bermuda Hospitals Board to induce sufferers to solely attend in instances of emergency.
A BHB spokeswoman mentioned: “The emergency turbines are usually not presently working. Paget Well being Companies constructing managers are on website engaged on the issue, which has additionally impacted operations within the normal wing.
“All affected person appointments for all KEMH departments are cancelled till additional discover.
“As a result of state of affairs KEMH is at Alert Stage 3. At this stage we ask that the general public not attend the hospital besides in emergencies.
“In the intervening time steam, working water and air-con have been impacted. The Emergency Division is working. No surgical procedures have been beneath manner.”
The spokeswoman added that BHB was working with group companions to assist the supply of companies and that these with hospital appointments can be contacted and suggested of any modifications.